Welcome to the SSAFE Energy Pathway to Net Zero!

If you’ve found yourself here, you’re more than likely retired and passionate about preserving our environment and embracing a more sustainable lifestyle. If you live in a senior living community and want to help your community reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050, you’re in the right place.

Whether you’ve already been involved in efforts to make your community greener or are just starting to explore what can be done, this guide can help you along the way. 

Use the menu on the left to find helpful resources and ideas.If you’re new to this journey, we recommend starting with the Introduction section, which will guide you through the basics. From there, follow our Pathway to practical steps your community can take to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

A Little Bit About SSAFE

Senior Stewards Acting for the Environment (SSAFE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by residents of senior living communities. Senior living communities join as members and are recognized as SSAFE Chapters. Residents from chapters can then join as individual members.

SSAFE members receive email invitations to participate in online gatherings and workshops designed to exchange information, provide guidance, share best practices, document successful projects, and inspire collective action. Through these collaborations, members amplify their impact, creating a dynamic community of shared learning and innovation. 

This guide is a result of that collaboration and can be used for any senior living community, not just SSAFE chapter communities. Learn more about SSAFE here.