When our founder and principal consultant, Ivana Strgacic, P.Eng., first opened our doors at the turn of the millennium, the “green” movement was often seen as a niche hobby or a paperwork hurdle. Back then, “the cloud” was just something that ruined your picnic, and “net zero” sounded like a bad score in a hockey game.

Today, sustainability is the heartbeat of global strategy—and we’ve been here for every step of that evolution.

A Legacy of “Experience Matters”

Over the last two and a half decades, we’ve learned that a management system is only as good as the strategy behind it. We didn’t want to be just another firm that helped you “pass the audit.” We wanted to help you run a better business.

From our early days focusing on ISO 9001 and 14001, we’ve expanded our toolkit to meet the complex demands of a changing world. Whether it’s navigating the intricacies of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, implementing Drinking Water Quality Management Systems (DWQMS), or mastering the R2v3 standards for electronics recycling, our mission has remained the same:

“Management systems are a tool for your organization to be more efficient and effective, not just something to satisfy your auditors.”

Milestones in Our Rearview Mirror

It’s hard to pick just a few highlights from 25 years, but here are some things we’re particularly proud of:

• • Empowering People: We’ve trained thousands of professionals, helping them turn Management Systems from a “have-to” into a “want-to.”
  • The Transition to 2015: Guiding our clients through the major ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 transitions was a marathon, but seeing the strategic benefits our clients reaped made every late-night legal review worth it.
  • Engineering Excellence: With Ivana’s background as a Professional Engineer, we’ve always brought a rigorous, technical edge to environmental problem-solving. We don’t just identify problems; we engineer solutions.

The Next 25: Future-Proofing Together

As we look toward 2051 (yes, we’re already thinking that far ahead!), the challenges are getting bigger, but so are the opportunities. Climate resilience, circular economies, and evolving regulatory landscapes mean that the need for smart, strategic environmental management has never been greater.

We aren’t just celebrating our own longevity; we’re celebrating the success of the clients who have trusted us to guide them through the weeds of compliance and into the clear air of operational excellence.

Thank You for Being Part of the Journey

To our clients, partners, and the entire Strategies For The Environment team: Thank you. You are the reason we’ve stayed passionate, curious, and just a little bit obsessed with the fine print for 25 years.

Here’s to another quarter-century of making the world a little greener, one audit at a time.