SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Our sustainability framework was updated during the year with refreshed targets to support our key objectives of creating a positive impact across four key areas: young people, communities, the environment and our colleagues. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR YOUNG PEOPLE With encouragement from the Committee, Unite Students provided funding to the Unite Foundation for the 2025/26 academic year, providing estranged and care-experienced students with a safe and Sustainability Governance During the year, the Sustainability Committee regularly reviewed the Group’s performance against its targets and ambitions, to ensure Unite Students is a responsible and resilient business. DAME SHIRLEY PEARCE CHAIR OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 108 GOVERNANCE