2022 Sustainability Report: Empire State Realty Trust

ENVIRONMENTAL

INTRODUCTION

ESG OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY

SOCIAL

GOVERNANCE

APPENDICES

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2022 PROGRESS: ON TRACK ENERGY USE INTENSITY 3 (kBtu/ft 2 )

GOAL: 50% site energy use reduction by 2035

Energy Use • Target 50% energy use intensity reduction by 2035 • Target 20% energy use intensity reduction at Empire State Building by 2024 Energy Efficiency • All eligible buildings are ENERGY STAR certified (80% portfolio wide, 92% of commercial portfolio)

Energy and Atmosphere Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all

61

2022

58

2021

ENERGY

57

2020

66

2019

2022 PROGRESS: ON TRACK WATER 3 (m 3 )

GOAL: 30%

Clean Water and Sanitization Ensure availability and

• Target 30% water usage reduction by 2035 • Target 2% water usage reduction each year • Implemented real-time water metering and machine learning software across the commercial portfolio in 2022

sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

reduction in water intensity by 2035

366,162

2022

297,834

2021

WATER

318,388

2020

581,193

2019

2022 PROGRESS: ON TRACK WASTE DIVERSION 3

GOAL: 75% waste diversion rate by 2035

Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

• Target 75% waste diversion rate by 2035 • Target 50% waste diversion rate by 2025 • Target 5% waste generation reduction annually • Perform waste audits at 100% of our commercial buildings annually

36% 37% 35%

2022

2021

WASTE

2020

22%

2019

3 ESRT commercial occupancy increased 76% over a 5-day average (Monday – Friday) and 86% over a 3-day average (Tuesday – Thursday) in 2022 compared to 2021. This occupancy increase contributes to increased usage. The data above represents the commercial portfolio. 2022 is the baseline year for multifamily properties and ESRT will share year-over-year change in next year’s report.

EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST: 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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