CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
INTRODUCTION
SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY
ENVIRONMENTAL
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENT REPORTING
APPENDICES
TOWER LIGHTS A defining feature of the New York City skyline since 1976, the Empire State Building lights have captured the world’s imagination for decades. We maintain a tradition where we change the color of the lights throughout the year to recognize occasions, holidays, and organizations. Since 2012, the building has used a state-of-the-art LED lighting system that is able to display more than 16 million colors. We lit up in honor of over 150 organizations and causes in 2024. For additional information on lightings, visit our Empire State Building website. THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING RUN-UP Noted by some as the ultimate endurance test, the annual Empire State Building Run-Up event challenges runners from around the world to race up its famed 86 flights or 1,567 stairs. The Empire State Building hosted the 46th annual race presented by Starbucks and powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Runners who participate in the Run-Up’s CAF heat fundraise to increase awareness and donations for the organization. In 2024, over 650 runners from across the world participated and $130,000 was raised to help individuals with permanent physical challenges gain access to adaptive sports equipment, athletic training, an active lifestyle, community, and mentorship. To honor this event, the Empire State Building shined green.
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2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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