Retailer Sustainability Compliance System™

Don’t Lose Retail Shelf Space Over Sustainability Compliance

Fishing and outdoor brands are facing growing pressure from retailers to report emissions, validate sustainability claims, and meet packaging and regulatory requirements.

If your brand can’t provide clear, defensible sustainability data, the risk is real:

  • Lost or delayed purchase orders

  • Reduced shelf space

  • Margin pressure from non‑compliance

  • Increased regulatory exposure

The Retailer Sustainability Compliance System™ is a done‑for‑you solution that helps outdoor brands exceed retailer sustainability expecations, reduce compliance costs, and protect revenue—without hiring a full‑time sustainability team.

“Emerger Strategies has been vital in helping us exceed our sustainability goals, and I highly recommend them to any company who needs help with retailer sustainability compliance! With Emerger Strategies’ comprehensive approach to sustainability, we have been able to take our reporting to the next level by employing their advanced knowledge, in addition to responding to and improving our scorecards for the annual CDP, THESIS and Project Gigaton reporting cycles.”
Carrie Orr
Senior Director, Production & Compliance

What This System Solves

Most outdoor brands are stuck in one of three situations:

1. Retailers are asking questions you can’t fully answer.
Scorecards, emissions data, packaging disclosures, and sustainability claims are becoming mandatory.

2. Compliance is eating internal time and resources.
Operations, product, and marketing teams are scrambling to respond without clear ownership.

3. Hiring a full sustainability team isn’t realistic.
A qualified in‑house leader can cost $120K+ per year—before tools, data, and support.

This system removes the chaos and replaces it with a clear, defensible compliance pathway.

What You Get in 120 Days

The Compliance-Ready Brand Blueprint™

Best for: Brands facing an immediate retailer assessment, audit, or sustainability request.

Timeline: 30 days

What You Get

  • Compliance Ready Risk Scan™

  • Retailer Compliance Alignment™

  • Sustainability Proof Engine™

  • Profit-Driven Sustainability Roadmap™

  • Retailer-Ready Brand Positioning™

Outcome:
You meet the requirement, understand the gaps, and leave with a clear path forward.

Retailer Sustainability Compliance System™

Best for: Brands that need ongoing sustainability and compliance support without hiring internally.

Commitment: 120 Days

What You Get

  • A complete greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory aligned with retailer expectations (Scopes 1-3)

  • Packaging and material compliance documentation

  • Accurate, defensible sustainability claims and messaging

  • Completed or ready‑to‑submit retailer sustainability scorecards

  • A clear roadmap for ongoing compliance and improvement

Outcome: You exceed retailer sustainability expectations.

Outsourced Sustainability Team (Optional)

Best for: Brands that need ongoing sustainability and compliance support without hiring internally.

Commitment: 12 months

What You Get

  • Full sustainability leadership & strategy
  • Retailer reporting & compliance management
  • Supply chain, packaging, and regulatory guidance
  • Monthly executive advisory
  • Ongoing optimization for cost reduction & growth
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Outcome: Confidence, clarity, and retailer readiness — at a fraction of the cost of building this internally.

👉 This is our most comprehensive and cost-effective solution.

“Emerger Strategies has been an incredible partner for Crazy Creek. They’ve helped us comply with our REI Product Impact Standards and OIA’s Climate Action Corp requirements by measuring GHG emissions, setting science-based targets and creating a Climate Action Plan. This has set us up with a clear path to path to meet both our sustainability goals and GHG reduction targets.”
Karson Bagby
Co-Owner

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Retailer Sustainability Compliance isn’t just about meeting requirements—it’s a chance to position your company as a forward-thinking, trusted leader in the marketplace. Let us help you turn these challenges into opportunities. For more information, please fill out the form below, or book a call on Rick’s calendar!

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