DATA-DRIVEN PERFORMANCE The foundation of our sustainability program is to measure, manage, and evaluate performance against our goals. We leverage data management platforms and cutting-edge technologies to provide advanced analytics and insights to inform and improve our performance. We partner with a leading energy analysis firm to review energy supply, demand, budgets and pricing to plan accordingly for energy supply and current and future renewable sources. Our data management platform provides advanced optimization, and real-time metering and monitoring. We leverage industry-recognized frameworks and standards including GRESB, SASB, TCFD, and GRI to inform our strategy and evaluate progress against our goals. Annually, we calculate greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. To ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting, third-party verification is performed in alignment with the ISO 14064-3 standard. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CARBON EMISSIONS To achieve our goals, we focus on ROI-driven energy efficiency strategies in leading technology and advanced analytics—supported by quantifiable performance improvements across the portfolio. We have developed a holistic energy efficiency approach with tactics to support our assets. To keep driving down our carbon emissions, we will continue to reduce our energy consumption, procure renewable energy credits to offset emissions from electricity consumption, evaluate opportunities for on-site or community-based renewable energy and storage where viable, and partner with policymakers to drive a renewable and resilient grid.
OUR COMPLEMENTARY DATA MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS Software platform that produces key insights and analytics of Building Management System (BMS) data to provide Real Time Energy Management (RTEM) analytics. Platform for automated, interval- level meter data and tenant billing capabilities. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tracks all energy and water consumption across the portfolio. Real-Time Metering tracks real-time energy consumption. Demand Response with real- time peak load management and demand response program has been in place for over a decade.
Reduce Peak Demand and Improve Grid Resilience Demand Response programs reduce our energy consumption, costs, and emissions.
Evaluate Performance We perform energy audits and implement energy conservation measures. 100% of our properties have conducted energy audits in the last three years.
100% of our properties in the NY region participate in Demand Response.
Monitor Energy Consumption We leverage advanced analytics and track energy data in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to understand performance.
Renewable Energy We offset our emissions through renewable energy credits (RECs) . The Empire State Building has purchased over 41,000 Mwh of
OUR HOLISTIC ENERGY EFFICIENCY APPROACH
Green-E Certified renewable energy credits to offset 100% of electricity and nearly 17,000 MTCO 2 e. We offset 100% of electricity in our portfolio through RECs.
Real Time Energy Management
Real-time energy consumption feedback allows us to realize cost and energy savings opportunities.
Tenant Engagement We partner with our tenants to educate them and drive ROI-based energy efficiency practices.
We partner with The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to implement. RTEM incentives for control upgrades, chiller plant optimization, tenant energy management, tenant air handling units, lighting controls, plug load monitoring, and ongoing services that use predictive analysis and diagnostics.
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