I am excited for what 2025 has in store here at Emerger Strategies as we work to educate as many business leaders as possible on the business case for sustainability through our Sustainability Toolkits + Educational Webinars with partners like the American Fly Fishing Association (AFFTA) and American Sportfishing Association, as well as some Sustainability Boot Camps for local Charleston businesses. Here’s the early 2025 lineup and hope to talk sustainability with you soon!
Q1 Sustainability Webinars
- January 9, 2025: Join the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) and Emerger Strategies for an insightful webinar exploring how sustainability can drive profitability and growth in the fly fishing industry. Learn how adopting sustainable practices not only helps protect the natural resources essential to the sport but also strengthens your business. REGISTER HERE.
- January 15, 2025: Join the American Sportfishing Association for an inspiring panel discussion on The Business Case for Sustainability, moderated by Rick Crawford, President of Emerger Strategies. Featuring industry leaders from Chelsea Willingham (AFTCO) Lisa VanBladeren (YETI), Daniel Nussbaum (Z-Man Fishing Products), this webinar will explore how integrating sustainability into business operations protects the environment and boosts profitability. REGISTER HERE.
- February 6, 2025: Are you prepared to meet growing sustainability expectations from retailers, customers, and the fly fishing community? Join Emerger Strategies for an exclusive AFFTA members-only webinar designed to simplify sustainability and help you measure your environmental and social impact. This webinar will provide AFFTA members with a comprehensive overview of the Sustainability Assessment. REGISTER HERE.
- March 6, 2025: Understanding and managing your carbon footprint is becoming essential for businesses in the fly fishing industry. Join Emerger Strategies for this exclusive, AFFTA members-only webinar and learn how to accurately measure your Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or looking to meet retailer requirements, this webinar will simplify the process and provide actionable steps. REGISTER HERE.
Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) Instructor
The Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) is an innovative leadership development program that uses cross-boundary dialogue, field sessions, and experiential learning to enhance skills and equip fellows to enact positive change in their organizations and communities.
I graduated from the 2024 class and am a Sustainability Leadership Initiative fellow, and I am humbled to have been asked to be an instructor for the 2025 SLI class where I will be educating participants on the business case for sustainability, and taking them through a Sustainability Assessment where they will earn a sustainability score and, and understand their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Charleston Sustainability Boot Camps
Want to reduce costs, enhance your reputation, and improve customer loyalty in 2025? Then, welcome to the Emerger Strategies Sustainability Boot Camp, your essential guide to simplifying sustainability for your business. In this immersive, hands-on program, you will not only learn how the business case for sustainability, but also gain the tools and insights needed to make measurable, lasting improvements to your company’s environmental and social impact, all while supporting local nonprofits!
20% of all sales for the Sustainability Boot Camps will be donated to Lowcountry Local First, The Sustainability Institute, and Lowcountry Local First! To register, please email me at rcrawford@emergerstrategies.com.
Stay tuned as we have some webinars, speaking engagements and more lined up in Q2!