At Emerger Strategies, we understand that sustainability is not just about doing what’s right for the planet—it’s also about making good business sense. Many brands in the fishing and outdoor industries want to improve their sustainability performance but struggle with the time, resources, and expertise needed to do so. That’s where we come in. We…
Category: Sustainability Regulation & Compliance
Understanding Walmart’s Sustainability Goals: What Brands Need to Know
Walmart has long been a driving force in the retail industry, and its commitment to sustainability is no exception. As one of the world’s largest retailers, Walmart is influencing entire supply chains by setting ambitious sustainability goals that directly impact its suppliers (brands). If your company sells products to Walmart or hopes to do so,…
Why Retailers are Asking for Your Carbon Footprint – and How to Measure It
In today’s marketplace, retailers are increasingly asking suppliers to provide greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint) data for their operations, products, and packaging. This shift is driven by the fact that the effects of climate change (wildfires, droughts, sea-level rise) are happening in real-time and the climate science states that we must halve global greenhouse gas…
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…
Sustainable Packaging with Josh Jenkins from Scientific Anglers
In today’s episode of The Sustainable Angler, I’m joined by Josh Jenkins, Research and Development Manager for Scientific Anglers, and we dive into an important topic: sustainable packaging. We’ll discuss the innovative steps Scientific Anglers has taken to reduce its environmental impact, the challenges and opportunities in moving toward more sustainable materials, and what this…
Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Regulations Webinar
At Emerger Strategies, we simplify sustainability for our clients, ensuring they understand how to measure and improve their environmental performance while making a strong business case for sustainability. That’s why we were thrilled to partner with the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) to create the ASA Sustainability Toolkit and a corresponding educational webinar series focused on…