Empire State Realty Trust Achieves Highest GRESB Management Score for All Companies in the Americas for Second Consecutive Year, and Top 5-Star Rating

ESRT Also Named Sector Leader for Office of All Companies in the Americas

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that it was named Regional Sector Leader and achieved the highest management score for all 529 ranked companies in the Americas. The company achieved the highest possible Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 5 Star Rating for the seventh consecutive year with a score of 92.3 and an A in public disclosure.

GRESB is a rigorous standard that assesses and benchmarks the sustainability performance of real assets and provides standardized and validated sustainability data to capital markets. ESRT was also globally recognized with the highest scores in leadership, policies, reporting, stakeholder engagement, targets, tenants and community, data monitoring and review, and building certification categories.

"Our work at the Empire State Building and across our portfolio has reduced energy consumption considerably and delivered value for ESRT and our tenants,” said Tony Malkin, chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust. “This consistent GRESB recognition and top management score reflect ESRT’s commitment to long-term performance and payback.”

ESRT is a global leader in proven technical and economic solutions for energy efficiency and has reduced energy consumption by 49% at the Empire State Building and 39% throughout its commercial portfolio since 2009.

More information about ESRT’s sustainability practices, and the company’s annual sustainability report, can be found online.

About Empire State Realty Trust

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) owns and operates a New York City portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s Empire State Building features an Observation Deck. The Company is a recognized leader in sustainability. As of November 2, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.7 million rentable square feet of commercial space and three residential properties. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.