Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
ESRTNYSETrackedESG Rated: 1/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedReal EstateDiversified ReitsSustainalytics: 12.6 · Low
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Market overview
Down−USD 0.04 (−0.85%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 4.71
- Previous close
- USD 4.71
- Day high
- USD 4.74
- Day low
- USD 4.66
- Volume
- 4,660,259
- Market cap
- USD 1,430,635,136
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 7.29 | USD 7.36 | USD 7.10 | USD 7.25 | 1,524,400 | |
| USD 7.80 | USD 8.04 | USD 7.73 | USD 7.97 | 1,762,400 | |
| USD 6.88 | USD 6.92 | USD 6.75 | USD 6.76 | 1,025,900 | |
| USD 6.84 | USD 6.91 | USD 6.68 | USD 6.75 | 1,440,700 | |
| USD 6.59 | USD 6.62 | USD 6.51 | USD 6.55 | 1,785,200 | |
| USD 6.33 | USD 6.56 | USD 6.33 | USD 6.53 | 793,400 | |
| USD 6.62 | USD 6.78 | USD 6.62 | USD 6.70 | 1,531,100 | |
| USD 6.75 | USD 6.76 | USD 6.60 | USD 6.68 | 1,168,800 | |
| USD 5.97 | USD 6.10 | USD 5.88 | USD 6.08 | 1,126,400 | |
| USD 5.25 | USD 5.33 | USD 5.19 | USD 5.27 | 1,351,100 | |
| USD 4.94 | USD 4.98 | USD 4.87 | USD 4.96 | 2,164,100 | |
| USD 5.26 | USD 5.34 | USD 5.22 | USD 5.34 | 1,112,400 | |
| USD 5.70 | USD 5.76 | USD 5.58 | USD 5.62 | 877,600 | |
| USD 5.46 | USD 5.58 | USD 5.43 | USD 5.45 | 1,022,100 | |
| USD 5.75 | USD 5.81 | USD 5.71 | USD 5.73 | 1,684,300 | |
| USD 5.35 | USD 5.45 | USD 5.28 | USD 5.36 | 6,957,800 | |
| USD 5.58 | USD 5.71 | USD 5.53 | USD 5.69 | 4,332,700 | |
| USD 5.74 | USD 5.77 | USD 5.55 | USD 5.60 | 1,310,600 | |
| USD 5.06 | USD 5.19 | USD 4.89 | USD 4.93 | 2,104,300 | |
| USD 4.68 | USD 4.74 | USD 4.63 | USD 4.70 | 1,880,200 | |
| USD 4.40 | USD 4.48 | USD 4.37 | USD 4.39 | 2,694,100 | |
| USD 4.11 | USD 4.12 | USD 3.93 | USD 3.93 | 15,227,500 | |
| USD 4.14 | USD 4.28 | USD 4.07 | USD 4.23 | 7,444,100 | |
| USD 4.66 | USD 4.77 | USD 4.64 | USD 4.69 | 2,245,885 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions office and retail properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the “World’s Most Famous Building.” The company’s office and retail portfolio covers 10.1 million rentable square feet, as of March 31, 2021, which consists of 9.4 million rentable square feet across 14 office properties, including nine in Manhattan, three in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and two in Westchester County, New York; as well as approximately 700,000 rentable square feet in the retail portfolio. Empire State Realty Trust is a leader in energy efficiency in the built environment and sustainability space, with 76 percent of the eligible portfolio ENERGY STAR certified and 100 percent fully powered by renewable wind electricity. As the first commercial real estate portfolio in the Americas to achieve the evidence-based, third-party verified WELL Health-Safety Rating for health and safety, ESRT additionally earned the highest possible GRESB 5 Star Rating and Green Star recognition for sustainability performance in real estate and was named a Fitwel Champion for healthy, high-performance buildings. To learn more about Empire State Realty Trust, visit empirestaterealtytrust.com and follow ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Portfolio energy and emissions initiatives: ESRT has reported on energy efficiency upgrades and greenhouse gas reduction measures at the Empire State Building and across its portfolio, including lighting retrofits and HVAC optimization programs aimed at l
- Green building certifications and benchmarking: The company has pursued LEED certifications and ENERGY STAR benchmarking for multiple properties and participates in building performance programs, which supports transparency and energy performance improvem
- Tenant and community engagement on sustainability: ESRT has implemented tenant engagement programs and public-facing sustainability reporting that outline goals for energy use intensity, water conservation and waste reduction, demonstrating engagement wit
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Climate and concentration risk: ESRT’s heavy concentration in Manhattan office and retail assets exposes it to market risks from remote-work trends, potential declines in office demand, and climate-related physical risks (e.g., coastal flooding) that coul
- Scope and pace of emissions reductions: While ESRT has implemented efficiency projects, its publicly disclosed targets and timelines for portfolio-wide absolute greenhouse gas emissions reductions and transition-aligned targets are limited or not as compr
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) carries a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 12.6, measuring unmanaged corporate ESG risk on a scale of 0 to 50+.
Is Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Real Estate?
Independent benchmark status for Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is evaluated relative to Real Estate peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.?
Key material risks for Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. include: Climate and concentration risk: ESRT’s heavy concentration in Manhattan office and retail assets exposes it to market risks from remote-work trends, potential declines in office demand, and climate-related physical risks (e.g., coastal flooding) that coul; Scope and pace of emissions reductions: While ESRT has implemented efficiency projects, its publicly disclosed targets and timelines for portfolio-wide absolute greenhouse gas emissions reductions and transition-aligned targets are limited or not as compr. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.