Who is Bravo Zulu?

Bravo Zulu Strategy is a boutique consulting firm specializing in projects subject to the BC Environmental Assessment Act. Our founder has worked almost exclusively on EAO projects for over 12 years.

We've worked with industry clients, and within the EAO in environmental assessment, compliance, policy and Indigenous consultation roles.

Whether you are an EA proponent, Indigenous group, or local government, Bravo Zulu is uniquely positioned to supplement your internal and contracted expertise with proven EAO experience.

Autumn Cousins

Autumn Cousins is Bravo Zulu Strategy’s Founder and Principal Consultant. She is an experienced environmental, regulatory, and compliance professional who is genuine, credible, and collaborative.

Autumn began her career over two decades ago in government and as a regulator. Now she works for industry as a consultant.  She spent eight years as a regulator at EAO, which included leading the development of the EAO Compliance and Enforcement Branch. Today, Autumn brings deep EAO expertise—strengthened by industry consulting experience—to all her work with clients. Through her wide-ranging experience in industry and government, Autumn is well positioned to reduce regulatory risks, strengthen relationships with agencies and Indigenous groups, and keep your project moving forward.

 

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    • Autumn oversaw the development of the EAO Compliance and Enforcement Program, building partnerships with Indigenous, Federal and Provincial compliance agencies.

    • Currently specializing in the interface between owner, regulators and Prime contractors, Autumn helps identify key compliance risks and mitigation strategies for the Coastal GasLink Pipeline.

    • As EAO’s senior compliance lead, Autumn worked with industry leaders to advance compliance on over 20 major projects, including Site C Dam, Pacific Trails Pipeline, Galore Creek Mine, Kitsault Mine, Coastal GasLink Pipeline, Woodfibre LNG, Upper Lillooet Hydro, Jumbo Glacier Resort, South Fraser Perimeter Road, Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery, Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission line, and Forrest Kerr Hydro.

    • Autumn led the development of EAO’s current approach to environmental assessment certificates and was senior compliance reviewer of all EA certificates issued by Ministers in British Columbia for four years.

Our expertise

Bravo Zulu is not like the big environmental firms. While many of them deal with a breadth of environmental-related concerns, we specialize in EAO projects. When you partner with us, you get strategic advice targeted to the specific requirements of the EAO.

 

Industry.

 

Getting an EA Certificate and then constructing a project that complies with it is tough. Bravo Zulu has extensive experience in understanding the challenges through the lens of industry. We get the need to balance schedule, budget, reputation, and regulatory matters. We make the process easier and proactively identify potential roadblocks. 

Government.

 

From ‘boots on the ground’ up to executives and politicians, we understand how regulators and all levels of government address EA issues. Whether we’re working with proponents, Indigenous groups, non-profits, or government, our experience helps you stay ahead of problems.

Indigenous Communities.

 

We’ve had the opportunity to work extensively with Indigenous communities across BC on EAO projects. Whether working directly for Indigenous groups or supporting clients in their consultation with them, our focus on collaborative solutions ensures a positive path forward. 

Get in touch.

Reach out to chat with us about boosting your team with our EAO expertise. As a boutique firm, we’ll jump in to help by working directly for proponents, Indigenous groups, and local governments - or sub-consulting to other environmental consulting or legal firms.