2022 Sustainability Report: Empire State Realty Trust

ENVIRONMENTAL

INTRODUCTION

ESG OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY

SOCIAL

GOVERNANCE

APPENDICES

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Version 2.0 Team

Engineering and technical lead for the development and implementation of the 2.0 work. As a global leader in whole building systems engineering and decarbonization, it leads analysis, design, innovation, technical knowledge management, and reporting.

Energy modeling lead, iterative and integrated analysis of potential impact of emissions and energy conservation measures on whole building system performance, potential utility, and financial savings.

Provided cost estimates and constructability expertise for energy and emissions conservation measures; partnered for evaluation of technology pilots in its space to ensure accurate representation in models and decision-making.

Provided expertise on current and potential future grid scenarios, utility rates, and tariffs and modeled the static, projected, and CLCPA grid scenarios to demonstrate the vital role the grid plays in decarbonization.

Provided expert guidance on program architecture, outcomes, amplification, and innovative solutions for decarbonization. Stephen’s role as RMI lead on the 1.0 work provided expertise to challenge the status quo. STEPHEN DOIG

Provided Empire Building Challenge and RTEM incentives and support for the innovation and analysis of potential decarbonization strategies. NYSERDA convenes suppliers and experts and will partner with us to amplify the replicable roadmap developed by this team.

Provided world class wireless BMS, advanced controls development, and performance optimization support as well as advanced development of FDD and analytics.

Assisted with process design, management and facilitation of workshops.

Version 2.0 Workstream

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Define technical and economic needs to meet and exceed state and city targets and plans for 2024, 2030, 2035, and 2050 • LL97 sets emissions reductions caps for the above years

Evaluate the technical and

Conduct a thorough technology review via pilots, building tests, energy modeling, site visits, and vendor evaluations

Evaluate the effects of changes to the grid

Identify the achievable results based on a five-year payback on investment

Utilize multistakeholder engagement that thoroughly explores the role

Utilize private know-how, leadership, and public funding

Analyze whole system approach based on energy models, economic assessment, and supply side opportunities

economic potential to achieve net zero emissions

of tenants to meet targets

EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST: 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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