Core Services
The shelf space you've earned
deserves protection.
Three ways to get — and stay — sustainability-compliant, without building an internal team from scratch.
The Stakes
Sustainability compliance
is now a revenue issue.
Walmart, REI, Target, and specialty retailers are raising the bar every year. Brands that can't keep up face concrete, costly consequences.
Retailers are delaying or pulling orders from brands that can't provide defensible sustainability data.
Product scoring systems at major retailers now factor in sustainability performance — directly.
EPR packaging laws, PFAS restrictions, and FTC Green Guides are creating new legal and financial risk.
A qualified sustainability director runs $120K+ per year — before tools, data, and support.
"Rick helped steer us towards installing solar at our headquarters, which has saved us about $80,000 per year on our power bill while also reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. I would recommend Emerger Strategies to any business who wants guidance on how to make the business case for sustainability."
Three Paths Forward
Choose the level of support
that fits where you are.
Whether you need to respond to an urgent retailer request, build a full compliance infrastructure, or hand off sustainability entirely — we have a solution built for your situation.
The Compliance-Ready Brand Blueprint™
Delivered in 30 days
A retailer knocked. You need answers fast. This sprint identifies your compliance gaps, builds your documentation, and positions you to respond with confidence — not guesswork.
- Compliance-Ready Risk Scan™
- Retailer Compliance Alignment™
- Sustainability Proof Engine™
- Profit-Driven Sustainability Roadmap™
- Retailer-Ready Brand Positioning™
You meet the requirement, understand your gaps, and leave with a clear path forward.
The Retailer Sustainability Compliance System™
Completed in 90–120 days
A done-for-you compliance infrastructure — GHG inventory, packaging documentation, scorecard completion, and a defensible sustainability story — built to exceed retailer expectations without adding headcount.
- Full GHG inventory — Scopes 1, 2 & 3
- Packaging & materials compliance documentation
- Defensible sustainability claims & messaging
- Completed retailer scorecards (CDP, THESIS, Gigaton)
- Ongoing compliance roadmap & cost reduction plan
You exceed retailer sustainability expectations — with documentation to prove it.
Outsourced Sustainability Team™
Ongoing — 12-month partnership
Your complete sustainability department — assessments, emissions, reporting, compliance, and supply chain — without the overhead of hiring in-house.
- Full sustainability leadership & strategy
- Retailer reporting & compliance management
- Scope 1–3 GHG accounting & annual reporting
- Annual Sustainability Report production
- Supply chain, packaging & regulatory guidance
- Monthly executive advisory sessions
Confidence, clarity, and retailer readiness at a fraction of the cost of building this internally.
Not sure which is right for you? Book a free discovery call — we'll tell you honestly.
Side-by-Side Comparison
What's included in each.
Use this to find your starting point — or book a discovery call and we'll tell you directly.
| Feature | Compliance-Ready Brand Blueprint™ $5,000 |
Retailer Sustainability Compliance System™ $15,000 |
Outsourced Sustainability Team™ Custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement length | 30 days | 90–120 days | 12 months (ongoing) |
| Sustainability gap assessment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retailer scorecard alignment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Defensible sustainability claims | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG inventory | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packaging & EPR compliance | Guidance only | ✓ | ✓ |
| CDP / THESIS / Gigaton reporting | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Sustainability Report | — | — | ✓ |
| Supply chain engagement | — | Limited | ✓ |
| Science-based targets (SBTs) | — | Roadmap only | ✓ |
| Monthly executive advisory | — | — | ✓ |
| Ongoing regulatory monitoring | — | — | ✓ |
| Best for | Brands facing an urgent retailer assessment or first compliance request | Brands that need a complete, defensible compliance infrastructure built fast | Brands that want to hand off sustainability entirely — strategy through reporting |
Is This Right for You?
Built for brands that sell
to serious retailers.
Emerger Strategies works exclusively with fishing and outdoor brands. That focus is a feature — not a limitation.
✓ A strong fit if you...
- Sell — or want to sell — to Walmart, REI, Target, or specialty retailers
- Are receiving sustainability questions you can't fully answer
- Want sustainability expertise without building an internal team
- Care about the long-term health of the fisheries and landscapes your brand depends on
- Understand that sustainability and profitability aren't at odds
✗ Probably not the right fit if...
- You're a startup with no retail distribution yet
- You're outside the fishing or outdoor industry
- You're looking for a low-cost DIY sustainability tool
- You want to greenwash — we build defensible, real sustainability programs
"Emerger Strategies has been vital in helping us exceed our sustainability goals. With their comprehensive approach, we have been able to take our reporting to the next level — improving our scorecards for CDP, THESIS, and Project Gigaton reporting cycles."
"Emerger Strategies has been an incredible partner for Crazy Creek. They've helped us comply with 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."
Not sure where to start?
That's what the call is for.
In 30 minutes, we'll assess where you are, where the gaps are, and which path makes sense. No pressure. No pitch deck.