TENANT SUSTAINBILITY TOOLKIT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 3 • PARTNERSHIP PAGE 4 • DATA TRANSPARENCY AND INNOVATION PAGES 5-6 • ENERGY AND EMISSIONS PAGE 7 • WATER PAGE 8
• WASTE PAGES 9-10 • INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND HEALTHY BUILDINGS PAGE 11 • BIODIVERSITY PAGE 12 • HEAR FROM TENANTS LIKE YOU PAGE 13 • CONTACT US
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PARTNERSHIP
PARTNERSHIP OUR TENANTS ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY
Empire State Realty Trust helps you measure, report, and achieve your sustainability goals. ESRT is a global sustainability leader and an environmental steward focused on five strategic priorities: 1. Emissions Reduction
2. Energy Efficiency 3. Water Reduction 4. Waste Diversion From Landfills 5. Indoor Environmental Quality and Healthy Buildings
We collaborate with you to customize initiatives that support your sustainability targets. Our hands-on engagement is a complimentary service to you.
YOUR TENANCY WITH ESRT MEANS YOU ARE:
WELL EQUITY RATED
WELL HEALTH-SAFETY RATED
T
POWERED BY 100%
RENEWABLE ENERGY
NET ZERO
2035
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DATA TRANSPARENCY AND INNOVATION
DATA TRANSPARENCY
We proactively engage with you to aid in the measurement, reporting, and achievement of shared sustainability goals.
Request your utility data with the form below:
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST MY UTILITY DATA
INNOVATION
We offer customized opportunities for tenants to participate in pilot programs of technologies to aid in the reduction of energy emissions, water, and waste, and enhance indoor environmental quality. If you would like to participate in one of ESRT’s innovative sustainability initiatives, please fill out the form below:
CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN A PARTNERSHIP
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ENERGY AND EMISSIONS
ENERGY AND EMISSIONS AS A TENANT OF ESRT, YOUR SPACE IS CARBON NEUTRAL!
EMISSIONS REDUCED As of December 31, 2023
Net Zero emissions through an 80% operational carbon emissions reduction
57 % EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 47 % COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING BY 2030
ENTIRE COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO BY 2035
• 100 % of your electricity is offset by renewably powered and certified green-e wind power. • Preservation of 9,000 acres of biodiverse forest offsets non-electric fossil fuel like steam and natural gas.
You can save up to $1 per square foot on your energy bill through the implementation of our High Performance Guidelines. Our in-house sustainability team offers recommendations for plug load management, lighting, data management, and other energy efficiency opportunities.
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ENERGY AND EMISSIONS (cont.)
ESRT 2.0: LOCAL ACTION, GLOBAL IMPACT
Modeled after our innovative retrofit at the Empire State Building, ESRT published the “Empire Building Playbook: An Owner’s Guide to Low Carbon Retrofits” that outlines ESRT’s step-by-step plan and energy efficiency projects to reach Net Zero.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIPS • Shut down your computer when it is not in use to reduce energy consumption 85%. • Turn off your monitor and task lights when you leave the office. • Unplug power strips at the end of the day! 75% of the electricity used to power electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. • Set computers to energy saving mode to reduce energy wasted when not in use. Monitors or computers on stand-by can still consume 30% as much electricity as normal use. • Make the most of natural light and turn off lights when you don't need them. • Ensure all areas in front and on top of vents are clear of furniture and paper to not disrupt the heating and cooling systems. • Keep doors and windows closed in hot or cold weather , as they can cause an overuse of HVAC systems and wastes energy. • Lower blinds in the summer and raise them in the winter to save energy to reduce the burden on heating and cooling systems. • Replace end-of-life computer monitors with ENERGY STAR qualified liquid crystal display (LCD) flat screen monitors. LCD monitors provide up to 70% power savings and up to twice the lifespan of conventional CRT monitors. • Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified copiers, printers, and appliances. • Place equipment away from the location of area thermostats , such as copy machines and similar equipment, as their heat production can cause a false ambient temperature reference for the thermostats.
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WATER
WATER • We aim to reduce water usage 30% by 2035.
• ESRT’s water efficiency initiatives include WaterSense low-flow fixtures, ENERGY STAR certified products, real-time metering, and machine- learning monitoring software.
• WaterSense-labeled fixtures can save 20% more water than typical plumbing fixtures.
• ENERGY STAR labeled dishwashers use less than 1.6 gallons of water per rack and save 20% in water costs.
• Load dishwashers to capacity before you run them. • Replace end-of-life kitchen appliances with ENERGY STAR qualified models. • Look for and report water leaks to the building team as soon as possible. • Install filtered and carbonated water stations instead of bottled beverages. WATER EFFICIENCY TIPS
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WASTE
WASTE
We are here to help with:
• Implementation of a composting program • Compliant waste signage and labeling • Transition plan from deskside bins to centralized waste stations • Annual education • Furniture and product donation • Quarterly electronic waste disposal
We are committed to waste reduction, recycling, composting, donation, and other initiatives to divert waste from landfills.
DOWNLOAD NYC COMPLIANT WASTE SIGNAGE AND LABELS
GLASS, METAL, PLASTICS, CARTONS
PAPER
COMPOST
LANDFILL (WITH COMPOST PROGRAM)
LANDFILL (WITHOUT COMPOST PROGRAM)
COMPLIMENTARY COMPOSTING PICK UP IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING BUILDINGS:
• 111 W 33 RD Street • 501 Seventh Avenue
• 1400 Broadway • 250 W 57 TH Street
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND HEALTHY BUILDINGS
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND HEALTHY BUILDINGS IMPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY
• Advanced lighting control system to optimize daylight, glare, and productivity balanced with energy efficiency. >50 % reduction in eye strain, headaches, and drowsiness • Access to Natural Light with Views 78 % of employees state access to natural light and views improves their wellbeing 70 % report improved work performance • Active bipolar ionization air purification system to neutralize 99.92% of viruses and airborne diseases • MERV 13 filters remove 85% of harmful air particles, from dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria • Demand control ventilation ensures adequate introduction of fresh outside air based on CO 2 levels and mitigates indoor air pollution, a top 10 cause of illness in humans • Low/No VOC materials and no Red List materials VOCs are typically 10x higher indoors, which has adverse effects on human health and the environment • Certified green cleaning products • Annual comprehensive third-party air and water quality testing
LIGHT QUALITY
AIR QUALITY
HEALTHY PRODUCTS
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Data provided by Microchem Laboratory, The Center For Disease Control, Harvard Business Review, and the World Health Organization
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND HEALTHY BUILDINGS (cont.)
Delivery of the highest caliber of indoor environmental quality has been a key tenet of our sustainability strategy for more than 15 years. Our comprehensive, state-of-the-art program focuses on operational best practices to ensure healthy and productive spaces for our tenants.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW GIF
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BIODIVERSITY
BIODIVERSITY HONEYBEE APIARIES
ESRT maintains four successful apiaries, which house approximately 200,000 honeybees , at the Empire State Building, 111 W 33rd Street, 1350 Broadway, and 501 Seventh Avenue – with more to be installed in 2024! Honeybees are a vital part of our ecosystem. Pollinators produce a third of the world's food supply and half of the world's oils, fibers such as cotton and other raw materials, and medicine. Each apiary produces approximately 100 jars of honey each harvest season that we share with our tenants to raise awareness of the importance of urban biodiversity. If you are interested in the installation of an apiary on your terrace, let your property manager know:
Contact Us About Apiaries
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HEAR FROM TENANTS LIKE YOU
HEAR FROM TENANTS LIKE YOU
LINKEDIN ESRT integrated energy efficiency into LinkedIn’s space design and construction which delivered excellent financial returns. LinkedIn reduced energy usage by 31.3% through the implementation of ESRT’s High Performance Design Guidelines. Click HERE to see their space. COOKFOX ARCHITECTS COOKFOX Architects shared their experience of collaboration with a partner like ESRT who committed to achieve the WELL Healthy-Safety Rating and be the 1st LEED Platinum space in NYC. Click HERE to learn more about their space. STARBUCKS RESERVE Starbucks worked with ESRT to build a sustainable and energy efficient Starbucks Reserve store at the base of the Empire State Building. Click HERE to learn more on what sustainable measures were implemented and the cost savings the project produced. NESPRESSO ESRT supported Nespresso in their B Corp journey through the delivery of key insights into their data and environmental impact, which enables them to understand their waste footprint and energy and emissions impact. Click HERE to hear more.
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CONTACT US
CONTACT US
YOUR ON-SITE TEAM:
SUSTAINABILITY TEAM:
1333 Broadway
1350 Broadway
1359 Broadway
1400 Broadway
Dana Robbins Schneider
Empire State Building
111 W 33 RD Street
501 Seventh Ave
250 W 57 TH Street
One Grand Central Place
Jessica Weir
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP TO ACHIEVE OUR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS!
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