Empire State Realty Trust reported that on October 1, 2018 Dana R. Schneider will join ESRT as Senior Vice President, Director of Energy and Sustainability. In this new role, 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, 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.