EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST: 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
WATER CONSUMPTION
WASTE
CERTIFICATIONS
• Pursue ENERGY STAR Certification at 100% of eligible buildings • Report to GRESB annually • Align reporting with TCFD, SASB, and GRI as feasible • Perform third-party data verification in alignment with ISO 14064-3 • Maintain WELL Health-Safety Rating annually • Environmental Management System aligned with ISO 14001 adopted in 2020 • Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience plan intended to align with TCFD Good Health and Well-being Decent Work and Economic Growth • Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages • Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Clean Water and Sanitization Ensure availability and
Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
• Target reduction of water use 2% year-over-year • Target 30% reduction by 2035 from a 2018 baseline • Implement ultra-low-flow touchless fixtures in all renovations • Phase in real-time water metering software across the portfolio between 2020 and 2025
• Target a reduction of waste generation 5% year-over-year • Target 75% waste diversion rate by 2035 from a 2018 baseline • Perform waste audits at 100% of properties annually (note: this could not be effectively done in 2020 due to pandemic precautions and impact on waste diversion measures)
GOAL*: 30%
GOAL*: 100% of eligible buildings are green-certified across LEED, Fitwel, and WELL Health-Safety rating by 2025
GOAL*: 75% of eligible buildings are ENERGY STAR-certified by 2025
GOAL*: 75% waste diversion rate by 2030 2021 PROGRESS: ON TARGET
reduction in water intensity by 2035 2021 PROGRESS: ON TARGET
WATER (m 3 )
WATER DIVERSION
Achieved goal for green building certifications
Exceeded goal for achieving ENERGY STAR certifications
297,834 318,388 581,193
36%
2021
2021
35%
2020
2020
22%
2019
2019
* All goals and targets represent like-for-like comparisons for assets owned for 24 consecutive months across the current and previous reporting year. 2020 and 2021 water usage and waste diversion outcomes were impacted by low building utilization rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, and thus are not representative of consumption or waste generation at full occupancy.
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