Sign Up Now to Build a Stronger, More Sustainable Business in 2025 Charleston, SC – October 17, 2024 – Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their carbon footprints, and…
Category: Sustainability 101
EVENT: Emerger Strategies Offering Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
At Emerger Strategies, we believe that sustainability is not just a responsibility but a strategic advantage. Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to measure and enhance their sustainability performance. Because companies are increasingly being asked by their employees, customers, and regulators to demonstrate their…
Sustainability 101: What is Sustainable Tourism?
By: Emma Abrams It’s summer, and vacation may be on your mind. Unfortunately, everyone’s summer vacation has a larger impact than you may think. The tourism industry has a huge global impact: tourism accounts for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and about 10% of global GDP. On top of that, tourism is often…
What are Scope 3 Emissions and why are they important?
By: Emma Abrams You may have seen this image before- a basic breakdown of the 3 scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from stationary combustion, like burning natural gas to heat your office, or mobile combustion, like fuels used by a company truck. Scope 2 emissions are the indirect emissions…
Sustainability 101: What is a carbon offset and what makes it credible?
By: Emma Abrams The carbon market is rapidly growing as more and more businesses and governments commit to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, a target needed to limit warming to below 2°C. Your business may be looking to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and you may have been asked to offset your emissions…
What are the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides?
If your business sells direct to consumer products, you should be familiar with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Green Guides, which provide recommendations and standards for businesses regarding the use of environmental marketing claims, often referred to as “green” or “eco-friendly” claims. The purpose of the Green Guides is to prevent deceptive or misleading advertising…
