FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
According to the Intergovernmental Panel in Climate Change (IPCC), the world would have to curb its carbon emissions by at least 49% of 2017 levels by the year 2030 and then achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in order to avoid catastrophic climate change effects. Anglers are already seeing these effects happening today – whether it be changes in migratory patterns of marine species as they search for cooler waters, or an increasing number of stream closures due to high stream temperatures, climate change is happening now. That’s why Seattle-based fly shop, Emerald Water Anglers decided to join the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance (FFCA) and is proud to announce that it is also the world’s 1st carbon neutral fly shop!
Sustainable business practices has always been an important part of Emerald Water Anglers (EWA) culture as is demonstrated by being a drop-off location for Recycled Waders and Fly Vines, and EWA no longer uses single-use plastic on any of its classes or trips by providing Yeti Ramblers for each guest and provide fresh water from Yeti jugs, all of which helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill and reduces their demand for harmful single-use plastics. Additionally, EWA had already taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint through energy efficiency measures, but has now taken the next step in its sustainability journey by going carbon neutral.
By going carbon neutral, we hope to demonstrate how a business our size can do it and still flourish economically, inspiring other businesses and individuals to do the same. This is the future of business; we want to be not just ahead of the curve but driving it.”
Emerald Water Anglers Owner Dave McCoy