Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” for fishing and outdoor brands—it’s a requirement for doing business with today’s largest retailers, distributors, and increasingly informed consumers. From Walmart and REI to Amazon and specialty retailers, expectations around sustainability, transparency, and regulatory compliance are accelerating. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, chemical restrictions,…
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2025 Impact: How Emerger Strategies Helped Fishing & Outdoor Brands Turn Sustainability Into a Competitive Advantage
2025 was an interesting year for sustainability as some companies pulled back on their sustainability efforts, while others embraced sustainability and clearly made the business case. We also saw an attack on our public lands, the rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act, and outright climate denial by the Trump administration. Three clear takeaways from 2025…
3 Reasons Brands Should Double Down on Sustainability in 2026
Sustainability is not going away in 2026. In fact, it’s accelerating—driven by sustainability-related regulations, escalating retailer expectations, and consumers demand that no brand can afford to ignore. The companies that treat sustainability as optional are already falling behind. Those that double down now will capture competitive advantages that compound for years. Here are the three…
GHG Accounting, Packaging, PFAS, and Green Marketing Claims: How Emerger Strategies Simplifies Sustainability
For 21st-century brands, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s essential for long-term business success. From GHG emissions reporting to PFAS restrictions and packaging regulations, today’s brands face growing pressure to back up their sustainability claims with data and transparency. At Emerger Strategies, we simplify sustainability by helping companies understand what matters most, comply with emerging regulations,…
The Business Case for Sustainability: Reduce Costs, Mitigate Risk, and Grow Sales
21st-century brands know that integrating sustainable practices into operations, products, packaging, and supply chains reduces costs, mitigates risks, and grows sales. At Emerger Strategies, we help companies simplify sustainability and make the business case clear: sustainability drives profitability. 1. Reduce Costs Through Efficiency and Innovation Sustainability often starts with identifying inefficiencies. By improving energy, water,…
REI Product Impact Standards: A Guide to Preferred Attributes and Certifications
Retailers like REI are raising the bar for sustainability—and brands that want to sell in these stores must meet evolving REI Product Impact Standards. One way REI evaluates products is through preferred attributes, which are tied to credible certifications for social and environmental responsibility. If your fishing or outdoor brand wants to stay competitive in…