For Immediate Release Charleston SC – February 10, 2025 – Emerger Strategies, a leading sustainability consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses make the business case for sustainability, is proud to announce its membership in the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)‘s Corporate Engagement Program (CEP). By joining SBTN’s CEP, Emerger Strategies reinforces its commitment to guiding…
Category: Sustainability Assessment
What’s New with the REI Product Impact Standards (version 3.2) in 2025?
And How Emerger Strategies Can Help Your Brand Exceed REI’s Sustainability Expectations If you are one of REI’s suppliers, or if you are a brand that has hopes of one day seeing your product on REI shelves, you should be familiar with REI’s Product Impact Standards. REI updated their standards at the end of 2023…
EPR for Packaging Laws (and Fees) Take Effect in 2025. Is Your Brand Ready?
Key Deadlines & How Emerger Strategies Can Help Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are reshaping the packaging landscape in the United States, putting more responsibility on brands to manage the lifecycle of their products and packaging. These laws aim to reduce waste and environmental impact by requiring producers (brands) to finance the collection, recycling, and…
Q1 2025 EVENTS: Sustainability Webinars and Sustainability Boot Camps
I am excited for what 2025 has in store here at Emerger Strategies as we work to educate as many business leaders as possible on the business case for sustainability through our Sustainability Toolkits + Educational Webinars with partners like the American Fly Fishing Association (AFFTA) and American Sportfishing Association, as well as some Sustainability…
Meeting the Product Impact Standards: REI’s Sustainability Expectations for Brands
As sustainability takes center stage in the business world, outdoor retail giant REI is setting a bold example by requiring its brand partners to align with comprehensive sustainability expectations. REI’s Product Impact Standards provide a roadmap for brands to enhance their environmental and social responsibility while meeting the needs of consumers who are increasingly supporting…
15 Questions Brands Must Answer to Sell to Walmart: A Guide to Navigating Supplier Sustainability Assessments
In today’s marketplace, sustainability isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have, especially for brands looking to partner with big-box retailers like Walmart. With increasing pressure from consumers and regulators, Walmart has been at the forefront of integrating sustainability into its supply chain, that started with its Supplier Sustainability Assessment, which as created in 2009. Walmart’s 2009…