EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST: 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The below materiality matrix represents the complete matrix for all material topics and stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL
1 Alternative/Mass Transportation 2 Biodiversity from Property Operations
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3 Energy Efficiency 4 Renewable Energy
5 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions 6 Sustainability Certifications, Ratings, and Labeling Schemes 7 Sustainability Certifications Specific to Health and Well-being 8 Pollution of Nearby Land and Water Bodies 9 Environmental Purchasing Practices
5
4
8
6
2
7
3
6
3
3
6
5
10 Waste Diversion 11 Waste Reduction 12 Water Conservation
7
2
8
2
4
10
7
1
12
11
1
1
11
9
5
1
8
SOCIAL
10
9
1
Assessing/Measuring the Impacts of Entity Operations on Local Communities 2 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity of Senior Management 3 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity of All Employees 4 Employee Compensation 5 Health & Well-being 6 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) 7 Human Rights 8 Occupational Health & Safety 9 Stakeholder Engagement 10 Screening Suppliers and Service Providers on Environmental Criteria 11 Training and Education
9
10
2
4
IMPACT
OBSERVATIONS FROM 2021 MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT Stakeholders identified the below eight topics as the most material topics to ESRT’s Sustainability and ESG strategy. This report details our strategy and initiatives to address each of these key points.
Energy Efficiency
3
GOVERNANCE
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
1
Anti-corruption Policies and Procedures
Renewable Energy
5
2 Anti-harassment 3 ESG Responsibility and Accountability Resting with the Most Senior Executive and Board 4 ESG Performance Impacting Employee Pay 5 Data Privacy and Security 6 Equal Pay 7 Business Ethics 8 Compliance with Laws and Regulations 9 Shareholder Rights 10 Transparency and Reporting
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
4
8
6
2
3
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity of Employees
5
Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity of Senior Management
Health & Well-being
IMPACT
RESILIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
1
Climate Related Physical Risks 2 Climate Related Transition Risks 3 Emergency Preparedness
ESRT will conduct materiality assessments every three years to assess and align with shifts in circumstances and stakeholder priorities.
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