Retailers like Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops, REI, and even specialty retailers now expect brands to measure and improve their social & environmental performance. Why? Because these retailers have their own sustainability goals they are trying to achieve, such as: Net-Zero by 2050, Zero Waste, and others focused on climate, nature, waste reduction,…
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The Compliance-Ready Brand Blueprint: How Fishing & Outdoor Brands Get Their Sustainability House in Order—Without Hiring a Full-Time Team
Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” for fishing and outdoor brands—it’s a requirement for doing business with today’s largest retailers, distributors, and increasingly informed consumers. From Walmart and REI to Amazon and specialty retailers, expectations around sustainability, transparency, and regulatory compliance are accelerating. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, chemical restrictions,…
5 Reasons to Partner with Emerger Strategies in 2025
As sustainability continues to shape retailer expectations, consumer demands and regulatory landscapes, businesses need expert guidance to stay ahead. By understanding, measuring, and improving your brand’s sustainability performance, you are also part of the solution to nature & biodiversity loss, effects of climate change, and transparent and equitable supply chains. Emerger Strategies, a leading sustainability…
