At Emerger Strategies, we simplify sustainability for your business—helping you measure, improve, and communicate your sustainability performance with clarity and confidence. Our Sustainability Assessment, Plan & Report service is designed to guide your brand through every step of the sustainability journey, from understanding where you stand today to setting meaningful goals and sharing your progress with stakeholders.
Turn Sustainability Into a Competitive Advantage
1. Assess: Measure Your Sustainability Performance
The first step in improving sustainability is measuring it. We help your brand complete a Sustainability Assessment, such as the Basic Sustainability Assessment Tool, B Impact Assessment, or Ecovadis, to establish a Sustainability Score—a crucial benchmark that allows you to identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement.
2. Analyze: Identify Gaps & Opportunities
Once we have a clear picture of your current performance, we conduct a Gap Analysis to determine the biggest opportunities for improvement. This step helps prioritize high-impact initiatives that align with your business objectives, industry best practices, and retailer expectations.
3. Plan: Set SMART Sustainability Goals
With insights from the assessment, we work with you to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) Sustainability Goals that drive measurable progress. Your custom Sustainability Plan includes actionable strategies to reduce costs, minimize risks, enhance brand reputation, and meet retailer requirements.
4. Report: Transparently Communicate Your Impact
Sustainability leadership isn’t just about taking action—it’s about credibly sharing your story. We develop your annual Sustainability Report so you can clearly and transparently communicate your impact to customers, investors, employees, and retailers. A well-crafted report strengthens your brand reputation, increases customer loyalty, and builds trust with stakeholders.
Why Measure & Improve Sustainability Performance? The ROI of Sustainability
Investing in sustainability isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for business. Here’s how companies benefit from a strategic approach to sustainability:
✅ Cost Savings – Energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing can lower operational costs. Companies that actively improve sustainability performance often see double-digit reductions in energy and waste-related expenses.
✅ Retailer Compliance & Market Access – Big-box retailers like Walmart, REI, and Target expect suppliers to report on sustainability performance. A strong sustainability score helps ensure compliance, protect revenue streams, and create new business opportunities.
✅ Increased Customer Loyalty & Sales – 77% of consumers prefer to buy from brands committed to sustainability. A transparent, data-backed sustainability report enhances credibility and drives sales growth.
✅ Risk Mitigation – Regulations around greenhouse gas emissions, packaging, and supply chain transparency are tightening. Measuring and improving sustainability performance helps your business stay ahead of compliance risks.
✅ Enhanced Brand Reputation – Leading brands are recognized for their commitment to sustainability. Demonstrating progress through third-party assessments and annual reports positions your company as an industry leader and attracts top talent.
Ready to Take Start Your Sustainability Journey?
Turn sustainability into a competitive advantage with Emerger Strategies. Contact us today to start your Sustainability Assessment, Plan & Report journey.
