BUILDING A NEW VISION FOR NEW YORK SL GREEN REALTY CORP. 2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PAGE 1 TABLE 02 CEO Letter 22 Social Responsibility OF 04 Key Achievements 24 Our People CONTENTS 06 One Vanderbilt 26 Living Green 08 Environmental Sustainability 28 Community Engagement 10 Our Approach 30 Strong Governance 12 Our Carbon Strategy 32 Management Principles 14 LEED 34 Stakeholder Engagement 16 Energy Star 35 Materiality Matrix 18 Efficiency Strategy 36 About This Report 20 Partnering with Our Tenants SL GREEN RECOGNIZES THAT OUR INFLUENCE EXTENDS BEYOND A PHYSICAL FOOTPRINT. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND SOUND GOVERNANCE ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY. SL GREEN REALTY CORP. 2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CEO LETTER KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE PAGE 3 Marc Holliday community than SL Green — a home- development of One Vanderbilt, Chief Executive Officer A MESSAGE FROM SL Green Realty Corp. grown company that is unsurpassed where all design, construction, and OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE in demonstrating leadership in both operational elements prioritize OFFICER AND financial performance and social environmental stewardship and CHAIRMAN ELECT responsibility. SL Greenʼs strategy is societal responsibility. aligned with future resiliency of New York City as we meet citywide carbon Marking two decades as a publicly- Our unwavering commitment reduction goals, deploy cutting-edge traded REIT, I am focused on to New Yorkers is imperative to technology, and operate around the SL Greenʼs commitment to corporate SL Greenʼs long-term business transportation hubs that are at the sustainability now more than ever. strategy. At SL Green, our vision is heart of the cityʼs vitality. As we approach a new era of sustain- to build an environmentally and ability where Environmental, Social, socially sustainable legacy for the and Governance (ESG) decisions are As a native New Yorker, it is of the city I love. inextricably linked with economic utmost importance that SL Greenʼs performance, SL Green is poised to portfolio propagates the collective be an industry leader. Our collective vision of New York City as a united vision is using capital to generate community. Together, we will productive, sustainable outcomes transform the built environment while limiting future risk to people to mitigate climate change and and planet. Leveraging key ESG provide a high quality of life for Marc Holliday indicators identified by our investors all New Yorkers. Chief Executive Officer and stakeholders, SL Green has SL Green Realty Corp. assembled a portfolio that creates New buildings are reshaping the long-term value with a positive skyline while existing properties are impact to society. being modernized and repurposed, all to perform at the highest levels of Today, no organization is more sustainability. Our vision for the most committed to meeting the dynamic ambitious office tower in New York needs of New York Cityʼs City has been manifested through the OUR MISSION ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE SL Green Realty Corp. is committed to environ- Central to SL Greenʼs mission SL Greenʼs key partnerships extend SL Green conducts our business mental, social, and governance initiatives to improve the city in which we beyond the confines of our offices in accordance with the highest invest is a conscious effort to and into the greater NYC community. moral, legal, and ethical standards. that deliver value and health for our stakeholders. minimize our carbon footprint by We consciously strive to be stewards Our reputation for integrity is the Structured around three key areas, Efficiency, reducing emissions, conserving of well-being and agents of good- cornerstone of the publicʼs faith Tenant Experience, and Industry Leadership, our water, and promoting the use of will toward our neighbors in the city and trust in our company. market-leading program continues to minimize recycled materials. through our wellness programs, environmental impact and increase resiliency. volunteerism, and financial patronage. SL GREEN REALTY CORP. 2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CEO LETTER KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE PAGE 5 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS SL GREEN CONTINUES TO ACHIEVE 20.5M 15M SQUARE FEET SQUARE FEET connected to a real-time energy participating in the WELL SUPERIOR OPERATING PERFORMANCE AND management platform Portfolio program STRIVES TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION AS A MODEL OF CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP. View from 30th floor during construction of One Vanderbilt Picture taken October 5th, 2018 130 30% COMMUNITY EVENTS PORTFOLIO-WIDE provided to our tenants and employees emissions intensity reduction as volunteering opportunities (2018) goal (by 2025) MOST SUSTAINABLE $220M $66M INVESTED IN PUBLIC INVESTED IN ENERGY REIT BY REAL TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS EFFICIENCY ESTATE FINANCE around Grand Central Terminal including HVAC, BMS, and lighting AND INVESTMENT at our ground-up development, upgrades, and variable frequency No.1 (2017, 2018) One Vanderbilt drive installations (since 2010) 14M 63% SQUARE FEET MANHATTAN OPERATING ENERGY STAR certified and PROPERTIES recipient of Partner of the Year — LEED Certified Sustained Excellence (2017-2018) $1M 80% IN CONTRIBUTIONS GRI INDICATORS to charitable organizations and Disclosed in Content Index philanthropic endeavors (2018) SL GREEN REALTY CORP. 2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CEO LETTER KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE PAGE 7 Key Achievements ONE VANDERBILT One Vanderbilt is the next RESPONSIBILITY TO generation of transit-oriented OUR COMMUNITY development in New York. In The sustainable design of One an unprecedented public-private Vanderbilt creates a Class-A office $220M in public realm partnership, SL Green will imple- improvements experience for tenants, visitors, ment $220 million of public space and the local community. With $17M in sustainability features and transit improvements in thoughtful consideration to that go above and beyond NYC conjunction with the construction wellness elements like natural code requirements of One Vanderbilt. This will light, quality air, and thermal Will achieve one of the lowest create a pedestrian-friendly public comfort, One Vanderbilt offers carbon footprints among build- plaza that bridges the building tenants the flexibility to adjust to ings in similar density and scale and Grand Central Terminal. The the changing workforce. Tenants in NYC apex of sustainability, wellness, will experience superior building Creation of pedestrian-friendly and amenities will provide both features and amenities, including: plaza around Grand Central One Vanderbiltʼs tenants and the Station surrounding community with an Improved subway accessibility, LEED Certification unsurpassed urban experience. circulation, and connectivity WELL Certification 30,000 square foot amenity floor Conference center Indoor air quality that will surpass the ASHRAE 62.1 standard by 30% Quality water ensured by ONE enhanced filtration VANDERBILT AVENUE 85% of tenant floor area with premier access to daylighting through floor-to-ceiling windows GRAND NEW Access to healthy food offerings in CENTRAL CONCOURSE PEDESTRIAN the third floor amenity space PLAZA Movement, physical activity, and active living promoted through design strategies Maximum level of comfort among all building occupants ensured through HVAC system design and METRO LIRR EAST SIDE acoustical comfort parameters NORTH ACCESS BY 2022 SL GREEN REALTY CORP. 2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CEO LETTER KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE PAGE 9 Laura Vulaj Senior Vice President and Director of Sustainability OUR SL Green Realty Corp. VISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY “OUR ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES MUST BE EQUALLY BALANCED WITH OUR ECONOMIC GOALS.” Green buildings are no longer the exception, Environmental challenges are best solved by theyʼre the rule. At SL Green, we believe that encouraging human ingenuity and developing a strategy for environmental stewardship must cutting-edge technologies. As a leader in also address economic growth and develop- commercial real estate, SL Green is committed ment in order for it to be sustainable. As New to implementing best practices and operating York Cityʼs largest commercial landlord, we at the highest efficiency standards to strengthen can make a significant impact by stabilizing our our communityʼs resiliency, while maintaining carbon footprint. our responsibility to our shareholders. Now, more than ever, it is essential that real For over 20 years, the fortunes of New estate owners and managers work in partner- York City and SL Green have been intertwined. ship with local and federal governments to Our company is built on the highest shape policies that yield both environmental standard of integrity and a pioneering spirit. and economic benefits. But our vision alone Together we can influence New York Cityʼs wonʼt change the world. environmental future. SL GREEN REALTY CORP. 2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CEO LETTER KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE PAGE 11 Environmental Sustainability OUR APPROACH SL Green developed a six- pronged strategy to sustainability, ensuring that the portfolio is resilient, responsible, and reliable. This approach is integrated through the life cycle of all prop- erties, spanning the acquisition, planning, design, construction, and operational phases. 1. R EDUCE ENERGY 2. FACILITY 3. GREEN BUILDING 4. TENANT 5. SCIENCE-BASED 6. RENEWABLE CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT DESIGNATIONS ENGAGEMENT EMISSIONS TARGETS