The table below sets out some key performance indicators that are linked to our 2024 sustainability targets on page 45, and the climate related risks and opportunities set out in this chapter. More details of performance against targets are set out in our separate Sustainability Report and trend analysis against our KPIs is included in the Sustainability section of this report. KPI 2019 base year 2022 2023 2024 23-24 change Investment in energy efficiency (£m) £2.2 million £13 million £8.2 million £10.2 million 24.4% Scope 1+2 (market-based) absolute emissions (tonnes CO2e/yr) 29,502 12,957.7 12,628.0 12,781 1.2% Average energy intensity (kWh/m2/year) 122.6 115.6 111.9 111.5 -0.4% GRESB rating 72 (three star) 84 (four star) 86 (four star) 85 (four star) -1.0% Water consumption per m2 floor area (m3/ bed) 41.5 45.5 39.1 39.4 0.8% % of electricity from renewable sources 61.1% 99.9% 99.9% 99.9% 0.0% Total social investment c.£1 million to Unite Foundation £2.0 million £2.4 million £2.6 million 8.3% EPC ratings by floor area 2019 2022 2023 2024 23-24 Change A-B 41.2% 61.2% 92.3% 91.7% -0.6% C 19.7% 19.3% 7.4% 7.98% 0.6% D-G 39.1% 19.5% 0.3% 0.34% 0.0% Total A-C 60.9% 80.5% 99.7% 99.7% 0.0% Investment into sustainability measures is made with reference to these metrics and our individual asset transition plans have been developed to support our Net Zero Carbon Pathway. Should performance diverge from the required trajectory to 2030, we will assess and potentially accelerate interventions. The strategic report on pages 1- 71 was approved on 25 February 2025 by the Board and is signed on its behalf by: Joe Lister Chief Executive Officer THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2024 71