Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. appointed Dana R. Schneider will join ESRT as Senior Vice President, Director of Energy and Sustainability, with effect from October 1, 2019. In this new role, Ms. Schneider will lead all company and property level sustainability initiatives and best practices, including efforts to increase tenant and building energy efficiency. Working closely with Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman and CEO and Thomas P. Durels, EVP of Real Estate for ESRT, Ms. Schneider will provide critical input on the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting, and continue her work to inform policy with government and regulatory authorities. From 2002 to 2019, Ms. Schneider led JLL’s Energy and Sustainability Projects team nationally, with a focus on the development and implementation of energy and sustainability programs for a broad range of clients and project types.