ERA Environmental Management Solutions was founded by partners Gary Vegh and Sarah Sajedi, with the vision of challenging the status quo of EHS compliance.
26 years ago, ERA became one of the globe’s first EHS software developers. ERA combines its passion for the planet with the ability to see ahead of the technological curve.
Gary Vegh
Co-founder, CEO, Senior Toxicologist
Gary Vegh holds a Graduate Diploma in Ecotoxicology and a Bachelor of Science specializing in Chemistry. He is Senior Toxicologist for ERA’s Sustainability and Analyst teams.
Decades of hands-on experience consulting and collaborating with manufacturers across the globe, with industry-leading expertise in automotive sustainability.
Awarded the Shining Star Award by Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (2021) for his:
Leadership, long-term engagement, and active support of advancing environmental sustainability across multiple SP initiatives.
Gary Vegh is a recognized speaker and educator who works with international manufacturing associations to advise on issues of sustainability, supply chain issues, and advanced compliance strategies. Gary holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Toxicology from Concordia University and is an active member of the Society of Toxicology, the American Coatings Association, the Chemical Institute of Canada, and the Supplier’s Partnership for the Environment. He has over twenty-six years of expertise in the compliance and environmental sustainability fields, with experience as a consultant, a software solution architect, and entrepreneur.
Gary works closely with environmental executives from the manufacturing industry and Fortune 500 companies to develop new tools and strategies to improve their environmental footprints, including cradle-to-cradle waste management, battery recycling, and parts provenance tracking. He also oversees partnership projects with major international OEMs, particularly in the automotive industry, to help design environmental management solutions for new facilities and operations.
Sarah Sajedi
Co-founder, CEO, CTO
Sarah Sajedi holds a Master of Sciences in Sustainability and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She is ERA Environmental's Chief Technology Officer, leading the EHS scientist, chemist, research, and software development teams.
Named a Woman of Influence by the RBC for Sustainability (2012) and Trail Blazing Entrepreneurship (2014).
Recipient of the national Sara Kirke award for women leadership in technology from Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance.
Stevie Award winner for women in the technology sector.
Sarah Sajedi is an award-winning environmental expert and co-founder of ERA Environmental Management Solutions, a leading provider of EHSQ Management Software for the manufacturing industry, including automotive, aerospace, chemicals, paints & coatings, general manufacturing, and more. She has over twenty-six years of experience helping large and small manufacturers improve their environmental performance and regulatory compliance, with specific expertise in automation and artificial intelligence.
A certified Environmental Professional, Sarah has taught across North America about emissions accounting, compliance automation, and EH&S management. Sarah is passionate about sustainability and technology. She founded ERA with the vision of combining the very best environmental expertise with cutting edge programming.