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."
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.
01
30-Day SprintThe 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.
02
120-Day SystemThe 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.
03
Most ComprehensiveOutsourced 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.
Additional Services
Every piece of your
sustainability program.
Beyond our core service packages, we offer specialized expertise across the full spectrum of sustainability — from GHG accounting to zero waste to nature strategy.
Sustainability Strategy
Build a clear, business-aligned sustainability vision with prioritized goals, measurable targets, and an actionable roadmap your whole team can execute against.
Learn more →GHG Accounting & Climate Strategy
Measure your full carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Set science-based reduction targets. Build a credible Climate Action Plan that satisfies retailer and regulatory requirements.
Learn more →Nature Strategy & Science-Based Targets for Nature
Assess your brand's relationship to biodiversity, freshwater, and land use. Build a nature strategy aligned with emerging TNFD frameworks and science-based targets for nature.
Learn more →Sustainable Packaging & EPR Compliance
Navigate Extended Producer Responsibility laws, reduce packaging materials, and meet retailer packaging standards — before they become a compliance crisis.
Learn more →Zero Waste Operations
Identify, reduce, and eliminate operational waste streams. Build the systems and supplier relationships needed to achieve verified zero waste status — and tell that story credibly.
Learn more →Sustainability Sales & Marketing Strategy
Turn your sustainability performance into a competitive advantage. Build the messaging, claims, and sales tools that resonate with retailers and consumers — without crossing into greenwashing.
Learn more →Sustainability Toolkit™ & Educational Webinars
Get your team sustainability-literate fast. Our Sustainability Toolkit™ gives your brand the frameworks, templates, and reference materials to manage sustainability internally — backed by live educational webinars covering the issues that matter most to fishing and outdoor brands.
Don't see exactly what you need? Book a discovery call — most engagements are scoped to your specific situation.