- Buildings account for approximately two-thirds of New York City’s total GHG emissions.
- Water is a valuable natural resource. Reducing water consumption in buildings reduces energy consumption, drives operational cost savings, and reduces risks from potential fluctuations in water supply.
- According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average person produces around 4.5 pounds of landfill waste per day. When waste is not disposed of properly, waste can be sent to landfills, which results in increased greenhouse gas emissions, and contaminates natural resources.
- Climate change poses a risk to the real estate sector, as buildings and their construction and operation together account for up to 36% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Empire State Realty Trust
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 39.9K MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- ESRT purchases 100% of its electrical power supply generated by renewable energy sources; as of 2022, ESRT’s commercial portfolio is 100% carbon neutral.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy & Greenhouse Gas ManagementWater ManagementSustainable Waste ManagementIndoor Environmental QualitySustainable ProcurementClimate Change Adaptation & Resilience