Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) published its 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report today. The report highlights the Company’s measurable progress towards its sustainability objectives, details actions taken to reduce environmental impacts across its operations, and reinforces its commitment to creating long-term value for stakeholders.

“I’m pleased with the continued progress of our sustainability priorities and strengthening the positive impact we have on our communities. These efforts reflect our commitment to responsible growth, environmental stewardship, and creating long-term value for our shareholders,” said Angela L. Kleiman, Essex’s President and CEO.

Notable Report Highlights Include:

• Achieved a GRESB score of 87 in 2025, earning a four-star designation and improving one point from the prior year.
• Advanced our electrification efforts by completing a water heater retrofit at a property, replacing gas water heaters with all-electric units.
• Named to Newsweek’s List of Most Responsible Companies for a sixth consecutive year.
• Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a 2025-2026 Best Company to Work For.
• Featured in TIME’s World’s Best Companies in 2025.

Additional details on progress toward achievement of goals and initiatives can be found in the Company’s 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report which can be accessed on the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.essex.com under the Sustainability section.

About Essex Property Trust, Inc.

Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 259 apartment communities comprising over 63,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company’s website at www.essex.com.

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