Thought Leadership

ESRT Shares “Empire Building Playbook: An Owner’s Guide to Low Carbon Retrofits”

May 4, 2022

President Bill Clinton, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Mayor Eric Adams visited the Empire State Building to announce the publication of the groundbreaking “Empire Building Playbook: An Owner’s Guide to Low Carbon Retrofits” on April 21.  

Empire State Realty Trust co-developed the innovative playbook with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which was supported by other NYC-based landlords and the Clinton Global Initiative. The guide outlines the step-by-step process for existing commercial buildings to develop a pathway to carbon reduction with proven returns on investment. 

Read the full playbook online!

Empire Building Playbook