Entre Nous Femmes’ Net Zero Strategy and Retrofit Implementation

In early 2025, Affine led the development of Entre Nous Femmes’ first organization-wide Net Zero Strategy, establishing a clear pathway to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, with an interim target of a 50% reduction by 2027. Building on Entre Nous Femmes’ 2023–2028 Strategic Plan, the strategy strengthens climate resilience and operational performance while supporting resident comfort and affordability and long-term asset sustainability.

Affine developed an emissions baseline and identified decarbonization pathways through energy efficiency, electrification, and low-carbon design, alongside approaches to reduce Scope 3 emissions across the broader value chain. Governance recommendations supported the integration of net zero goals into capital planning, funding strategies, and reporting frameworks.

Building on this strategic work, Affine supported retrofit planning for four Entre Nous Femmes properties by preparing successful funding applications and managing all pre-retrofit activities in alignment with funding program requirements. Affine’s familiarity with federal grant and financing programs, relationships with funders and technical partners, and integrated project management approach were key to positioning the projects for successful implementation.

Affine is now project managing the next phases of retrofit implementation across all four buildings. Acting as Owner’s Representative, Affine is leading design development, tendering, construction, grant management, and closeout. This end-to-end support ensures the net zero strategy is translated into coordinated, funder-compliant retrofit projects that deliver measurable emissions reductions and improve long-term asset performance across the portfolio.