Charleston, SC — 2/4/26 — Emerger Strategies, a sustainability solutions provider serving fishing and outdoor brands, announced a strategic partnership with Ecolytics, a sustainability data and impact management platform. The partnership expands Emerger Strategies’ capabilities beyond consulting, enabling clients to implement measurable sustainability programs and pursue B Corp Certification using a dedicated technology platform.
The collaboration combines Emerger Strategies’ industry-specific expertise with Ecolytics’ data management and reporting tools, giving brands a practical way to manage sustainability requirements, certifications, and reporting demands from retailers and stakeholders.
“Outdoor brands are under increasing pressure to provide credible sustainability data, but most don’t have the time or internal resources to manage it,” said Rick Crawford, Founder of Emerger Strategies. “This partnership allows us to offer not just guidance, but a complete solution — including B Corp certification support — that simplifies the process and reduces risk.”
Ecolytics’ platform enables companies to centralize environmental, social, and governance data, track progress against recognized frameworks, and prepare documentation required for certifications such as B Corp. Emerger Strategies will guide clients through readiness assessments, gap analysis, data collection, and submission support.
“Emerger Strategies understands the realities of the fishing and outdoor industries,” said Hazel Horvath, Founder & CEO at Ecolytics. “By working together, we’re helping brands move beyond spreadsheets and disconnected tools toward a more structured, credible approach to sustainability and certification.”
Why It Matters
Fishing and outdoor brands face growing pressure from regulators, retailers, and consumers to provide verified sustainability data, often without dedicated internal teams. This partnership gives brands a practical, scalable path to meet those expectations — including B Corp certification — without adding internal headcount.
About Emerger Strategies
Emerger Strategies provides outsourced sustainability solutions for fishing and outdoor brands, helping companies navigate retailer requirements, certifications, reporting, and compliance while making the business case for sustainability. To learn more, visit: www.EmergerStrategies.com
About Ecolytics
Ecolytics is a sustainability data and impact management platform that helps organizations measure, manage, and report on environmental and social performance across recognized frameworks, including B Corp. To learn more, visit: https://www.ecolytics.io/