At Emerger Strategies, sustainability isn’t just the work we do — it’s who we are. Inspired by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews who created 1% for the Planet by deciding to donate 1% of their annual sales to environmental nonprofits, we have are grateful to be 1% for the Planet members since our inception, making…
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Protecting Public Lands & Nature: A Conversation with Paul Hendricks of The Conservation Alliance
2025 has been a year of deep reflection and a year where I have been intentional about spending time in nature, and I learned a few lessons such as: nature heals, taking care of nature is taking care of ourselves, and nature teaches us gratitude. I am so grateful for all the time I have…
Fighting for the ACE Basin: Stopping the Methane Megaproject Threatening South Carolina’s Wild Heart with Belvin Olasov from Charleston Climate Coalition
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I sit down with Belvin Olasov, Director of the Charleston Climate Coalition, a grassroots organization of passionate Lowcountry citizens working to accelerate local climate solutions through creativity, compassion, and community action. We dive deep into the Coalition’s incredible work — from developing Climate Action Plans for the Town of James Island and Charleston…
“Action Is the Antidote to Despair” with Charlotte Ward: Building Political Will for Climate Solutions with Citizens’ Climate Lobby
These days, it can feel a bit depressing when thinking about the world my children will be inheriting, especially when you take into account that the affects of climate change are already here. For example, sea level rise is happening in real-time here in Charleston, SC, more frequent and intense storms are increasingly common and…
Why Your Brand Should Sponsor The Sustainable Angler Podcast
If your brand is committed to sustainability, conservation, and connecting with conscious consumers, sponsoring The Sustainable Angler podcast is one of the smartest marketing decisions you can make. With over 52,000 downloads and a dedicated audience of outdoor enthusiasts and anglers, the podcast offers an authentic platform to share your brand’s sustainability story. Reach an…
Craig Mathews on Pheasant Tail Simplicity, 1% for the Planet, and Why Giving Back Is Good for Business
I was living in Jackson Hole, WY in 2010 and went to see some fly fishing film that was in town and before the movie started there was video that included the story of how Craig Mathews and Yvon Chouinard founded 1% for the Planet and I decided right then and there that if I…