Over the last few years, retailers like Walmart, Target and REI have begun to require their suppliers to report on their company’s carbon footprint and set science-based targets for emissions reductions, amongst other sustainability/climate-related disclosures. Beginning in 2024, Amazon will do the same. Is your business ready? Here’s a couple of key takeaways: “First, Amazon hopes to use its size and scale…
Category: Sustainable Business
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…
Environmental Efforts Paying off for Z-Man® Fishing
Leading tackle company’s conservation commitment moves toward carbon neutrality, zero waste and healthy fisheries Emerger Strategies is proud to work with clients like Z-Man Fishing and they have truly taken a leadership position in the fishing tackle industry when it comes to sustainability. The first step of Z-Man’s sustainability journey began by us conducting a…
Proposed SEC Rules on Climate Disclosure: what does it mean for business?
By: Emma Abrams In 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules on the climate disclosures required of publicly traded companies. These new rules would require registrants to report the following: The inclusion of Scope 3 emissions in required reporting is the biggest change from current requirements. Reporting scope 3 is essential,…
Emerger Strategies Joins Climate Neutral’s Service Provider Network
Emerger Strategies is delighted to join Climate Neutral’s service provider network, working alongside Climate Neutral to offer Sustainability Consulting Services to brands who want to become Climate Neutral Certified. We’re thrilled to be part of this group of impact-oriented organizations working with brands to eliminate carbon emissions. For those of you who may be unfamiliar…
Allbirds Unveils Design of World’s First Net Zero Carbon Shoe – Immediately Calls on Footwear Industry to Copy It
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Allbirds revealed its highly anticipated M0.0NSHOT, the world’s first net zero carbon shoe — and is already urging the rest of the fashion industry to follow suit by giving away its entire toolkit. The high-top shoe boasts a landmark carbon footprint of net 0.0 kg CO2e. Carbon negative,…
