“ We are pushing the boundaries of sustainable development and embedding circular economy principles across our portfolio.” DAME SHIRLEY PEARCE CHAIR OF SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY Good governance is crucial for the long-term sustainability of our Company, which is why we have a clear and robust governance framework. Our processes ensure that responsible and sustainable practices are mandatory, and we always operate with integrity and transparency. The Board is responsible for promoting the long-term sustainable success of Unite Students. See the Sustainability Governance section in our Annual Report for more details. GOVERNANCE IN REVIEW The stakeholder engagement section in our Annual Report details how the Board engaged with key stakeholders and measured their views, along with the outcomes of this engagement. As a FTSE 100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange, we are subject to the requirements of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 (the Code). You can read further details on how we have complied with the Code in our Annual Report. We are firmly opposed to slavery and are dedicated to understanding its risks and ensuring it does not occur within our business or supply chain. To reinforce this commitment, we updated our Sustainable Procurement Policy last year to mandate that suppliers have policies regarding the minimum legal age of employment and compliance with local laws on working hours and overtime. It also aligns with our Real Living Wage policy, requiring suppliers to pay at least the minimum wage and encouraging them to adopt and adhere to Living Wage principles. You can view our Modern Slavery Statement and other policies on our website at hyperlink to modern slavery - https:// www.unitegroup.com/wp-content/ uploads/2024/05/Unite-Group-plc-Modern- Slavery-Statement-FY-ending-2023.pdf RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES Sustainability related risks and opportunities are managed via our our Group’s risk management process and recorded on the Principal Risk Register. More details can be found in the Risk Management section of our 2024 Annual Report. Good governance is crucial for the long- term sustainability of our Company THE UNITE GROUP PLC Sustainability Report 2024 GOVERNANCE APPROACH PROGRESS SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES 22 APPROACH PROGRESS SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES GOVERNANCE