CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
INTRODUCTION
SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
ENVIRONMENTAL
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENT REPORTING
APPENDICES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
This year, our colleagues sought active community engagement through targeted events that improve environmental sustainability and health and support youth in our community. Our team members volunteered at some of the following organizations:
EDUCATION Our SVP, Director of Energy and Sustainability volunteers in local NYC and national universities to teach students about the interdisciplinary nature of environmental sustainability, economics, data science, engineering, and policy to prepare them to make the techno-economic case for the development and implementation of beneficial initiatives in their careers. Some universities visited in 2024 include Columbia University, Cornell University, Georgetown University, New York University, Stanford University, University of Virginia, and Yale University.
OPERATION GRATITUDE Operation Gratitude is a nonprofit that provides opportunities for Americans to express their gratitude to our military and first responders. Colleagues made 300 paracord lanyards, which can hold up to 550 lbs. of weight. A paracord lanyard can be used to hang an IV bag, secure camouflage nets to trees or vehicles, build a makeshift shelter, or make a sling or splint.
BOWERY MISSION Bowery Mission works with New Yorkers to overcome homelessness and marginalization with programs that provide meals, shelter, clothing, and community programs that offer vocational training, housing connections, counseling, and addiction recovery. In addition, in partnership with Tacombi Community Kitchen, ESRT colleagues organized and packaged over 400 meals, which were donated to the Bowery Mission over four separate packaging events.
BOTTOMLESS CLOSET The Bottomless Closet experience empowers women to feel confident and prepared to tackle interviews, start new jobs, and begin their journeys to self-sufficiency. ESRT provided support for resumé and interview preparation programs as well as collected donations of clothing, shoes, bags, and purses that can be used for interviews and professional roles.
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2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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