Empire State Realty Trust released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which details another year of measurable progress and achievements across energy efficiency, healthy buildings, and corporate citizenship.
The annual report highlights ESRT’s continued focus on data-driven performance, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation across its New York City office, retail, and multifamily portfolio. Through consistent investment in building systems, certifications, and performance tracking, ESRT continues to demonstrate leadership in sustainable commercial real estate.
See key highlights from the 2025 report below!
Continued Global Leadership in Sustainability
ESRT ranked first in management among all companies in the Americas by GRESB and earned a 5-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year. This distinction reflects sustained excellence in ESG performance and positions ESRT among the top-performing real estate companies globally.
GRESB’s annual assessment evaluates environmental, social, and governance practices across the real estate sector, and ESRT’s continued top ranking underscores its commitment to transparency, measurable results, and industry leadership.
Measured Energy Reduction Across the Portfolio
Energy efficiency remains central to ESRT’s sustainability strategy and long-term asset performance.
The Empire State Building achieved a 49% reduction in energy use since 2007, while the company’s full office portfolio achieved a 39% reduction since 2009. These results reflect ESRT’s long-term approach to energy management.
Healthy Buildings Across 100% of the Portfolio
ESRT maintained its leadership in healthy buildings, with a continued focus on indoor environmental quality and occupant well-being.
- 100% of the portfolio achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating
- Recipient of the WELL Health-Safety Leadership Award for the third consecutive year
- Achieved the Healthy Building Catalyst Award
These achievements highlight ESRT’s consistent approach to health and safety standards, as well as its ability to implement best practices across the entire portfolio.
Advanced Building Performance Through Technology
In 2025, ESRT continued to implement portfolio-wide energy efficiency upgrades designed to improve system performance and reduce emissions.
Key initiatives included heat pump installations and Building Management System (BMS) enhancements to enable real-time monitoring, improved controls, and more efficient building operations.
These investments support scalable, repeatable solutions across ESRT’s portfolio and contribute to reduced energy consumption within its high-quality tenant environments.
Corporate Citizenship and Workplace Excellence
The 2025 Sustainability Report also outlines ESRT’s broader corporate citizenship efforts with initiatives in workplace culture, employee engagement, and governance.
ESRT earned renewed recognition as a Certified™ Great Place to Work®, which highlights its continued commitment to a positive and productive workplace environment. These efforts support the company’s broader ESG strategy and contribute to long-term organizational performance.
Access the Full Report
The 2025 Sustainability Report includes detailed metrics, targets, and disclosures across ESRT’s portfolio with transparent reporting on energy use, certifications, and corporate responsibility initiatives.
Read the full Sustainability Report to learn more about ESRT’s approach to sustainability, energy efficiency, and healthy buildings.
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