THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2024 73 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 74 Chair’s introduction to governance 76 Board of Directors 80 Board statements 83 Board leadership and purpose 88 Division of responsibilities 90 Section 172 93 Board activities 98 Nomination Committee 101 Audit & Risk Committee 106 Sustainability Committee 108 Health & Safety Committee 112 Remuneration Committee 138 Directors’ Report 141 Statement of Directors’ responsiblities