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 100 Nomination Committee 103 Audit & Risk Committee 108 Sustainability Committee 110 Health & Safety Committee 113 Remuneration Committee 132 Directors’ Report 135 Statement of Directors’ responsibilities THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 73