Walmart has long been a driving force in the retail industry, and its commitment to sustainability is no exception. As one of the world’s largest retailers, Walmart is influencing entire supply chains by setting ambitious sustainability goals that directly impact its suppliers (brands). If your company sells products to Walmart or hopes to do so,…
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Emerger Strategies Joins Science Based Targets Network to Help Businesses Set Science-Based Targets for Nature
For Immediate Release Charleston SC – February 10, 2025 – Emerger Strategies, a leading sustainability consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses make the business case for sustainability, is proud to announce its membership in the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)‘s Corporate Engagement Program (CEP). By joining SBTN’s CEP, Emerger Strategies reinforces its commitment to guiding…
Why Retailers are Asking for Your Carbon Footprint – and How to Measure It
In today’s marketplace, retailers are increasingly asking suppliers to provide greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint) data for their operations, products, and packaging. This shift is driven by the fact that the effects of climate change (wildfires, droughts, sea-level rise) are happening in real-time and the climate science states that we must halve global greenhouse gas…
Sustainable Packaging with Josh Jenkins from Scientific Anglers
In today’s episode of The Sustainable Angler, I’m joined by Josh Jenkins, Research and Development Manager for Scientific Anglers, and we dive into an important topic: sustainable packaging. We’ll discuss the innovative steps Scientific Anglers has taken to reduce its environmental impact, the challenges and opportunities in moving toward more sustainable materials, and what this…
Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Regulations Webinar
At Emerger Strategies, we simplify sustainability for our clients, ensuring they understand how to measure and improve their environmental performance while making a strong business case for sustainability. That’s why we were thrilled to partner with the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) to create the ASA Sustainability Toolkit and a corresponding educational webinar series focused on…
EPR for Packaging Laws (and Fees) Take Effect in 2025. Is Your Brand Ready?
Key Deadlines & How Emerger Strategies Can Help Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are reshaping the packaging landscape in the United States, putting more responsibility on brands to manage the lifecycle of their products and packaging. These laws aim to reduce waste and environmental impact by requiring producers (brands) to finance the collection, recycling, and…
