EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST: 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
IEQ During Construction at ESRT Design and construction of new spaces and renovations represent significant opportunities to drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy productive IEQ. ESRT has implemented rigorous standards for sustainability and IEQ during construction of base building and tenant projects, outlined in our High Performance Sustainable Healthy Design and Construction Guidelines and supporting SOPs. These include: In alignment with our approach to evaluate strategically and leverage innovative technologies, ESRT continually tests, vets, and implements IEQ strategies and technology across our portfolio. Bipolar ionization air purification is installed in over one million square feet of office space across our portfolio. This technology syncs both with the ionization technologies and with a building’s IT infrastructure, providing encrypted data, notifications, and reports through self-calibrating sensors that monitor for chemical and biological contaminants.
Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan • In alignment with Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) recommendations HVAC equipment and pressurization protection • Limit use of ventilation system during construction • Replacement of filtration media prior to occupancy if HVAC is operated during construction, with no less than MERV 13 filters Source Control • Use of low- or no-VOC products • Prohibit use of gasoline or diesel equipment • Prohibit smoking and vaping • Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage
Pathway Interruption • Ensure walk off mats are installed as appropriate
Housekeeping • Institute cleaning
activities concentrating on HVAC equipment and building equipment to remove contaminants prior to occupancy
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION • Annual comprehensive third-party air and water quality testing AIR FILTRATION • Space-specific 24/7 HVAC • MERV 13 filters (which filter everything from dust, pollen, and mold to bacteria)
• Green cleaning and pollution mitigation practices
Monitoring • Adherence with IEQ plan will be documented by general contractor through weekly reports and on-site inspections
Flush out and or testing • If all measures have been
consistently adhered to and documented, a flush-out or air testing will occur at owner’s discretion, otherwise a flush-out or air testing is required prior to occupancy.
OPERATIONS • Integrated pest management practices • Certified Green
Cleaning products
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