ESRT 2021 Sustainability Report

EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST: 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

GRI Content Index The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides an integrated, cohesive set of standards that represent the global best practice for reporting on economic, environmental, and social factors. These global standards allow Empire State Realty Trust to become increasingly transparent and showcase our contribution toward a sustainable future.

A GRI Content Index identifying the location of each of these disclosures can be found in the referenced locations through this report.

DISCLOSURE TITLE

REFERENCE/LOCATION

GRI 2: GENERAL DISCLOSURES 2-1 Organizational Details

ESRT Overview

Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting

ESRT Overview

2-2

Reporting period, frequency and contact point

About This Report

2-3

External assurance

Data-Driven Performance

2-5

Activities, value chain, and other business relationships

ESRT Overview

2-6

Employees

Board Diversity

2-7

Governance structure and composition

Board & Management Oversight of ESG

2-9

Nomination and selection of the highest governance body Board & Management Oversight of ESG

2-10

Chair of the highest governance body

Letter from Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Board & Management Oversight of ESG

2-11

Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts

2-12

ESRT Overview

2-13

Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting

Board & Management Oversight of ESG

2-14

Conflicts of interest

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

2-15

Communication of critical concerns

Board & Management Oversight of ESG

2-16

Collective knowledge of the highest governance body

Sustainability Guidelines and Policies

2-17

Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body

Professional Development & Training

2-18

Remuneration policies

Employee Health, Safety, and Wellness

2-19

Process to determine remuneration

Employees

2-20

Statement on sustainable development strategy

Letter from Our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Sustainability Guidelines and Policies

2-22

Policy commitments

2-23

Embedding policy commitments

Sustainability Guidelines and Policies

2-24

Processes to remediate negative impacts

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2-25

Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

2-26

Membership associations

Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategy

2-28

Compliance with laws and regulations

ESRT Version 2.0

2-27

Approach to stakeholder engagement

Social

2-29

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