Our Promise
Empire State Realty Trust is at the forefront of sustainability to reduce our buildings' environmental impact and foster health and well-being for our residents.
At The Victory, we are dedicated to emissions reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion and optimal indoor air quality across all our residences.
Our Commitments
We are a Global and National Leader
Sustainability Awards and Achievements
As a resident of an ESRT building, you benefit from living in a sustainable building which includes:
Environmental Stewardship
• Carbon-neutral building
• 100% of electricity offset by renewable energy
• Over 9,000 acres of biodiverse forest protected to offset non-electric fossil fuel emissions
• Dual stream recycling for the whole building
• Home to honeybee apiary that houses 50,000 honeybees
• Electronic waste pick-up
• Composting
• Refashion clothing donation drop off location
• Committed to vendors who operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and will help us maintain and promote our high-quality practices
• Sustainable construction practices
Cost-Saving Energy Reduction
• ENERGY STAR rated appliances and LED lighting fixtures
• Resident rewards for individual energy usage reduction
• The EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool utilized to track and report energy consumption and corresponding greenhouse gas emissions
Water Conservation
• Smart water management program
• Real-time water metering program to prevent water leaks and damage
• Water conservation efforts like ultra-low flow plumbing fixtures and efficient cleaning and landscaping practices
Healthy Living Space
•. 100% smoke free
• Enhanced filtration and air purification
• Comprehensive air and water quality testing completed annually
• WELL Health-Safety Rated
• WELL Equity Rated
• Fitwel Certified
Healthy Products
• Certified green cleaning requirements to promote a safe and healthy home for our residents
• No or low-VOC products for all maintenance and projects, in alignment with LEED and WELL standards
• Furniture and materials that meet strict sustainable purchasing criteria
