The fishing and outdoor industries are at a turning point. Rising retailer sustainability expectations, emerging sustainability regulations, and shifting consumer values are forcing brands to take sustainability seriously—or risk being left behind.
At Emerger Strategies, we help fishing and outdoor brands reduce costs, enhance reputation, build customer loyalty, and stay compliant by measuring and improving their sustainability performance.
Why Sustainability Matters More Than Ever
Whether you’re a fly fishing brand, tackle manufacturer, or outdoor gear company, you’re likely feeling the pressure to act. Here’s why:
- Retailers like Bass Pro Shops, Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, Walmart, and West Marine are now requiring brands to track and improve their sustainability performance.
- Sustainability regulations—like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, climate-related disclosures, PFAS, and green marketing claims—are increasing at the state, federal, and international level.
- Outdoor enthusiasts and anglers want to support brands that align with their values and protect the wild places they love.
If your brand isn’t measuring its environmental impact—or doesn’t have a plan to reduce it—you’re falling behind.
How Emerger Strategies Can Help
We get it. Most small to mid-sized outdoor brands don’t have the time, staff, or expertise to manage sustainability in-house. That’s where we come in.
We Simplify Sustainability
From measuring your Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint) to helping you respond to retailer sustainability assessments, we make it easy for you to understand where you stand—and what to do next.
We Save You Time and Money
Sustainability doesn’t have to be expensive. We identify efficiency opportunities in your operations and packaging that often lead to cost savings and lower emissions.
We Strengthen Your Brand
No greenwashing here. We help you build a credible sustainability story that builds trust with your customers, your retailers, and your community.
We Help You Meet Retailer and Regulatory Requirements
We keep you up to date on sustainability regulations and retailer compliance expectations—so you can stay on shelf, win new business, and mitigate risk.
Why Fishing & Outdoor Brands Trust Emerger Strategies
Our founder, Rick Crawford, is a lifelong angler who’s spent years working in both sustainability and the outdoor industry. We speak your language—and we understand your customers, your challenges, and your goals.
We’ve helped brands:
- Reduce emissions and waste
- Respond to supplier scorecards and sustainability requests
- Improve packaging to meet EPR laws and retailer requirements
- Increase their appeal with environmentally conscious customers
“We have loved working with Emerger Strategies over the years to help us measure and improve our sustainability performance, including helping us effectively communicate the difference we are making, which has led to helping us significantly increase our customer loyalty!” – Corinne & Garrison Doctor, Co-Owners, RepYourWater
We’re not just consultants—we’re your sustainability partner.
Ready to Make Sustainability Your Competitive Advantage?
If you’re ready to reduce costs, strengthen your brand, and build a more resilient business, we’re here to help.
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📥 Download Our Sustainability Checklist for Fishing & Outdoor Brands
🎧 Listen to The Sustainable Angler Podcast
Emerger Strategies is a sustainability consulting firm helping fishing and outdoor brands thrive by making sustainability simple, profitable, and authentic. To learn more, check out our Sustainability Consulting Services.