THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2024 82 BOARD STATEMENTS continued Compliance with the Code The Company’s disclosures on its application of the principles of the Code can be found in the table below: Board leadership and Company purpose A. Long-term sustainable success and contribution B. Purpose, values and culture C. Resources and control framework D. Engagement with shareholders and stakeholders E. Workforce policies and practices Page Pages 10-15 and 90-92 Pages 83-84 Pages 52-71 and 84 Pages 11-13, 86 and 90 Pages 11 and 86 Division of responsibilities F. Board leadership G. Board composition and responsibilities H. Role and commitment of Non-Executive Directors I. Board effectiveness Page Pages 83-87 Pages 88-89 Pages 88-89 Page 97 Composition, succession and evaluation J. Board appointments, succession plans and diversity K. Board experience, skills and knowledge L. Board evaluation Page Pages 98-100 Pages 76-79, 88,98-100 Page 97 Audit, risk and internal control M. Internal and external audit – independence and effectiveness N. Fair, balanced and understandable O. Risk management and internal controls Page Pages 104-105 Page 103 Pages 57-71 and 104 Remuneration P. Remuneration policies and practices – long-term strategy and success Q. Development of policy on remuneration R. Judgement and discretion Page Pages 112-137 Pages 112-115,119-126 Pages 112, 118-134 GOVERNANCE