2024 Sustainability Report: Empire State Realty Trust

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY

INTRODUCTION

ENVIRONMENTAL

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENT REPORTING

APPENDICES

GOALS FOR QUANTIFIABLE IMPROVEMENT

ENERGY

WATER

WASTE

• 30% reduction in water usage by 2035 • 2% reduction in water usage year over year • Maintain real-time water metering and software across the portfolio

• 50% reduction in energy use intensity by 2035 across portfolio • 20% reduction in energy use intensity by 2030 as part of our participation in the EPA’s Better Building Challenge from 2018 baseline year • 100% NYC tenant spaces sub-metered

• 75% waste diversion rate by 2035 • 5% reduction in waste generation year over year • Perform waste audits at 100% of buildings annually • Maintain organics composting program across portfolio

HEALTHY BUILDINGS

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

• Focus on colleague total well-being across physical, mental, and financial dimensions • Engage and enhance our community through meaningful volunteerism and educational initiatives • Monitor and enhance supply chain engagement

• Maintain the highest standards for IEQ in our buildings to improve tenant and resident health and well-being • Annual air and water quality testing to meet rigorous standards of WELLv2, Fitwel, and LEEDv4.1 • IEQ real-time sensor rollout underway

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2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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