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<\/a>\n\u201cESRT continues to collaborate with our high-quality tenants to build and operate energy efficient, healthy spaces that hit important sustainability targets to achieve considerable savings and returns for our tenants and stakeholders,\u201d said Chairman and CEO Tony Malkin. \u201cWe are pleased to maintain the highest-possible tier and to report the highest adoption of green leases across the portfolio.\u201d<\/p>
\nESRT\u2019s continued leadership in sustainability reduced energy use by 49 percent at ESB since 2007 and 39 percent across the commercial portfolio since 2009. Prior to the inaugural Platinum distinction, ESRT was a Gold Lease Leader since the program\u2019s launch in 2014.<\/p>
\n\u201cESRT\u2019s tenants are a step ahead toward long-term sustainability goals, regulatory compliance, and healthy buildings at an affordable price point when they join our portfolio,\u201d said Dana Robbins Schneider, SVP, director of energy and sustainability. \u201cTenant partnerships on environmentally responsible, sustainable designs and operational practices are paramount to achieve key goals for sustainability and energy efficiency.\u201d<\/p>
\nGreen Lease Leaders<\/a> sets national standards for what constitutes a green lease and recognizes landlords and tenants who modernize their leases to spur collaborative action on energy efficiency, cost savings, air quality, and building performance. To achieve this recognition, ESRT qualified for credits in energy efficiency and sustainability best practices such as utility data tracking and sharing, cost recovery for capital improvements, and sustainability training.<\/p> \nMore information about Green Lease Leaders can be found online<\/a>. More information about ESRT\u2019s sustainability leadership can be found online<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Empire State Realty Trust<\/b><\/p> \nEmpire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT\u2019s flagship Empire State Building, the \u201cWorld's Most Famous Building,\u201d features its iconic Observation Deck, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor\u2019s 2026 Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of March 31, 2026, ESRT\u2019s portfolio is comprised of approximately 8.0 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com<\/a> and by following ESRT on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X,<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>