ESRT is one of the first companies to renew its WELL Health and Safety Rating for the third time
New York, March 28, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International Well Building Institute (IWBI), the world's leading authority on healthy buildings, organizations, and communities, and Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) today announced that For New York-based real estate, the company is one of the first commercial office and multifamily portfolios in the U.S. to achieve a WELL equity rating through IWBI's large-scale WELL pathway. Additionally, ESRT received the 2023 IWBI Health and Safety Leadership Award in recognition of prioritizing the health and well-being of its occupants through industry-leading indoor environmental quality measures and achieving a WELL Health and Safety Rating across 100% of its portfolio in each participating year. I won an award. From 2020.
“Our continued leadership and long-term commitment to tenant and employee health and health equity is a testament to IWBI's large-scale WELL program,” said Tony Malkin, ESRT Chairman and CEO. They are praised through consistent accomplishments.” “Achieving our first WELL equity rating reflects our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) accountability and progress in our corporate culture.”
Throughout 2023, ESRT will focus on the health and well-being of its employees, and through competitive benefits, employee engagement and volunteerism, and industry-leading practices in sustainability and indoor environmental quality, promoted culture. ESRT is the first commercial real estate portfolio in the Americas to achieve a WELL Health and Safety Rating in 2020 and the first portfolio to commit to WELL at scale and conduct the first WELL Equity Rating in 2022. He is one.
“Leading organizations that prioritize the health and well-being of their employees and tenants contribute to creating a safer, healthier and more productive workforce,” said Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO of IWBI. Not only that, but our occupancy and retention rates are also improving.” “We are excited to recognize Empire State Realty Trust for its commitment to putting people first. We congratulate ESRT on this leadership milestone. ”
The WELL Health and Safety Assessment focuses on operational excellence and long-term resiliency through air and water quality, cleaning procedures, emergency preparedness, medical resources, and stakeholder engagement for all new and existing construction. This is an evidence-based third party verification of the building. The WELL Equity Rating is a roadmap designed to help organizations align with their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility goals and improve company culture and employee wellness. ESRT transparently shares his sustainability and DEI goals, practices, and progress through his annual sustainability report.
More information about ESRT's environmental, social and governance efforts can be found online.
About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a New York City-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of modern, well-equipped and well-located office, retail and multifamily properties. The company is recognized as a leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. ESRT's flagship, the Empire State Building (“the most famous building in the world”), has been named the No. 1 tourist attraction in the U.S. for the second year in a row at TripAdvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best. Contains an observatory. As of December 31, 2023, ESRT's portfolio consisted of approximately 8.6 million square feet of leasable office space, 700,000 square feet of leasable retail space, and 727 residential units. For more information about Empire State Realty Trust, visit esrtreit.com or follow ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. X, And LinkedIn.
About International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the world's leading organization focused on developing people-first places to advance a global culture of health. IWBI mobilizes communities through administering the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and WELL assessments and certifications, administering WELL AP qualifications, pursuing applicable research, developing educational resources, and advocating for policies that promote health and well-being. Masu. wherever. Learn more about WELL here.
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Source: Empire State Realty Trust
Category: Sustainability
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