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SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
INTRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
POLICIES AND TRANSPARENT REPORTING
APPENDICES
OBSERVATIONS FROM 2021 MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT The below materiality matrix represents the complete matrix for all material topics and stakeholders.
Stakeholders identified the below eight topics as the most material topics to ESRT’s sustainability strategy. This report details our strategy and initiatives to address each of these key points.
3
Energy Efficiency
3
Renewable Energy
GHG Emissions
5
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
5
4
8
6
2
7
3
4
8
6
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
3
6
3
6
5
7
2
2
8
2
4
10
3
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity of Employees Health and Well-Being
1 7
12
11
1
1
11
9
5
5
1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity of Senior Management
8
9 10 10
9
2
4
IMPACT
IMPACT
ESRT will conduct materiality assessments every three years to assess and align with shifts in circumstances and stakeholder priorities. The next is underway in 2024 at the time of publication.
ENVIRONMENTAL 1 Alternative/Mass Transportation 2 Biodiversity from Property Operations
11 Waste Reduction 12 Water Conservation
9 Stakeholder Engagement 10 Screening Suppliers and Service Providers on Environmental Criteria 11 Training and Education
7 Business Ethics 8 Compliance with
Laws and Regulations
SOCIAL 1 Assessing and Measuring the Impacts of Entity Operations on Local Communities 2 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity of Senior Management 3 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity of All Employees 4 Employee Compensation 5 Health and Well-Being 6 IEQ 7 Human Rights 8 Occupational Health and Safety
9 Shareholder Rights 10 Transparency and Reporting
3 Energy Efficiency 4 Renewable Energy 5 GHG Emissions 6 Sustainability Certifications, Ratings, and Labeling Schemes 7 Sustainability Certifications Specific to Health and Well-Being 8 Pollution of Nearby Land and Water Bodies 9 Environmental Purchasing Practices 10 Waste Diversion
GOVERNANCE 1 Anti-Corruption Policies and Procedures 2 Anti-Harassment 3 Sustainability Responsibility and Accountability Resting with the Most Senior Executive and Board 4 Sustainability Performance Impacting Employee Pay 5 Data Privacy and Security 6 Equal Pay
RESILIENCE 1 Climate Related Physical Risks 2 Climate Related Transition Risks 3 Emergency Preparedness
EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST: 2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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