For Brands Selling to Walmart, Target, & REI By Emerger Strategies At Emerger Strategies, we work with mostly fishing and outdoor brands who are selling their products at big box retailers, and are being asked to comply report with different sustainability assessments, such as THESIS, CDP, REI Product Impact Standards, and others. Our clients tell…
Category: Sustainable Packaging
How We Help Brands Save Money While Meeting Sustainability Goals
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…
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,…
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…
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…