INTRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENT REPORTING
APPENDICES
Goals for Quantifiable Improvement
Letter from Our Leaders
Company Profile
Awards and Achievements
Our Approach to Sustainability
Strategies and Components
Integrated Building Performance
Industry Participation Leadership in Innovation
Goals for Quantifiable Improvement
Energy
Water
Waste
Healthy Buildings
Corporate Citizenship
Emissions
Target 30% reduction in water usage by 2035
Target 75% waste diversion rate by 2035
Maintain the highest standards for indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
Focus on colleague total well-being across physical, mental, and financial dimensions
Target 50% reduction in energy use intensity by 2035 across the portfolio
Target 80% operational emissions reduction at the Empire State Building by 2030 and the portfolio by 2035
Maintain carbon neutrality across the portfolio
Target 2% reduction in water usage year over year
Target 5% reduction in waste generation year over year
Continue IEQ real-time sensor rollout
Monitor and enhance supply chain engagement
Target 20% reduction in energy use intensity by 2030
Maintain 100% tenant spaces sub-metered
Achieve validated SBTi targets
Maintain real-time water metering and management software across the portfolio
Maintain organic composting program across the portfolio
Conduct annual air and water quality testing to meet or exceed rigorous standards of WELLv2, Fitwel, and LEEDv5
Engage and enhance our community through meaningful volunteerism and educational initiatives
Perform waste audits at 100% of buildings annually
9 EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST 2025 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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