2024 Sustainability Report: Empire State Realty Trust

ENVIRONMENTAL

INTRODUCTION

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENT REPORTING

APPENDICES

HEALTHY BUILDINGS

• Achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating for 100% of portfolio annually

Health and Well-Being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages

Goal 100% of portfolio WELL Health‑Safety Rated

2024 Progress: Achieved 100% of portfolio WELL Health-Safety Rated

• Perform comprehensive annual indoor air and water quality testing at all properties that meet or exceed LEEDv4 and WELLv2 standards • Install MERV 13 filters in 100% of ESRT units • ASHRAE 62.1 or better ventilation for the whole portfolio • Comprehensive industry-leading High Performance Sustainability Guidelines for all tenant spaces • Maintain Fitwel Champion accreditation

Goal 75% of portfolio’s square footage Fitwel certified by 2025

2024 Progress: Achieved 82% of portfolio’s square footage Fitwel certified

GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS

• All eligible buildings are ENERGY STAR certified • Empire State Building LEED Gold certified since 2011 • Participant in USGBC LEED EBOMv5 beta study • Selected as member of NYC Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Board and PlaNYC

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 100%

2024 Progress: Achieved 100%

Make cities and communities safe, resilient, and sustainable

of NYC commercial portfolio ENERGY STAR certified

of NYC commercial portfolio ENERGY STAR certified

Goal 85% of portfolio ENERGY STAR certified

2024 Progress: Achieved 93% of portfolio ENERGY STAR certified

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2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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