In today’s rapidly evolving market, fishing and outdoor brands face increasing pressure to improve their sustainability performance—from consumers, retailers, regulators, investors, and even their own employees. But while sustainability is often seen as an altruistic imperative, it’s just as important to understand it as a strategic business advantage. At Emerger Strategies, we believe the most…
Category: Sustainability Reporting
Simplifying Sustainability: Emerger Strategies’ Assessment, Plan & Report Package
In today’s marketplace, sustainability isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a business imperative. Whether you’re aiming to meet retailer ESG requirements, reduce your environmental footprint, or simply improve operational efficiency, having a clear sustainability roadmap is essential. At Emerger Strategies, we specialize in helping small to medium-sized businesses—particularly fishing and outdoor brands—simplify sustainability and make it profitable. Our…
How Fishing and Outdoor Brands Can Take Meaningful Action This Earth Day
Earth Day is more than a moment to celebrate the natural world—it’s a call to protect it. For fishing and outdoor brands, the connection between business success and a healthy environment couldn’t be clearer. Clean water, abundant fisheries, and resilient ecosystems are essential—not only for future generations but for the longevity of your business. That’s…
How Outsourcing Our Sustainability Consulting Services Saves You Money
Let’s face it: sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s a business imperative. Your employees want to work for companies that align with their values; your customers are demanding more sustainable products and packaging; and regulators are increasingly requiring more transparency related to GHG emissions, packaging, and PFAS. Whether you’re navigating new retailer requirements,…
Sustainability Isn’t Just for Patagonia: How Small Brands Can Lead Too
When people think about sustainability in the outdoor industry, Patagonia often takes the spotlight—and rightly so. They’ve pioneered environmental responsibility in business and have proven that doing good is also good for business. If it wasn’t for Patagonia, I would have never started Emerger Strategies in the first place. After reading Let My People Go…
The Business Case for Zero Waste
If you use the switch the term “waste” in your company’s operations with “squandered corporate assets” as my friend Bob Willard likes to call it, you might start to think differently about the waste you are sending to the landfill. For example, have you considered if there are buyers for your waste? If not, you…