About SGFN
Built from experience in the field.
Because doing Something Good for nature is good business.
Biography
Sean Allen — Founder
Sean Allen brings together 12 years of oilfield experience, formal environmental education, municipal environmental management, and a strong record of environmental leadership.
He holds a Diploma in Environmental Reclamation from Medicine Hat College and a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Lethbridge. His professional background includes serving as an Agricultural Fieldman and Manager of Agricultural Services, where he was responsible for administering environmental and agricultural legislation, managing municipal programs, and working with industry, landowners, and government.
Sean has delivered environmental presentations and educational sessions to a variety of audiences, including the Canadian Land Reclamation Association's (CLRA) National Annual General Meeting in Quebec, the Foothills Restoration Forum in Alberta, and the Alberta Invasive Species Council's Annual General Meeting, along with presentations to other industry and community groups.
He also served on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Invasive Species Council. His contributions to the Baby's Breath Project earned him a Civic Recognition Award, while the project was also recognized as a finalist for an Alberta Emerald Award.
Why Something Good for nature Exists
Environmental protection is often viewed as a regulatory obligation, an additional expense, or something separate from everyday business operations.
But environmental decisions can have consequences that extend well beyond environmental performance. They can influence operating costs, productivity, operational risk, customer relationships, and long-term competitiveness.
The idea behind Something Good for nature grew from founder Sean Allen's own experience. After spending 12 years working in the oilfield, Sean pursued an environmental education that changed how he understood the consequences of everyday field decisions. He recognized that much of what he was learning could have helped him make better decisions during his years in the industry—not only environmentally, but operationally and financially.
Something Good for nature was founded to help organizations recognize and act on these connections.
By bringing environmental knowledge into everyday operational decisions, SGFN helps organizations identify opportunities to prevent problems, reduce unnecessary costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen business performance.
Our approach is built on a straightforward principle: improving environmental performance and improving business performance are not competing objectives. When approached thoughtfully, they can reinforce one another.
Because doing Something Good for nature is good business.