THE ENVIRONMENT continued THE UNITE GROUP PLC Sustainability Report 2024 CLIMATE SCENARIO ANALYSIS The Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate- related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022 (CFD) require us to make climate-related financial disclosures annually, and to undertake climate scenario analysis at least every three years. We carried out our first climate scenario analysis in 2021 in line with voluntary TCFD requirements, and so have updated this analysis in 2024 in line with the CFD three-year requirement. This analysis was undertaken by our sustainably team. Three different potential climate scenarios were modelled with impacts assessed at asset level, with results directly informing the ongoing development of our Net Zero Carbon Pathway, business strategy and key decision-making. More details are set out in the Strategic Risks section in our 2024 Annual Report and Accounts. REDUCING ENERGY AND WATER CONSUMPTION We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment by cutting energy and resource use. By investing in energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting and smart heating controls, we not only support sustainability but also achieve significant financial savings. These measures help us mitigate the effects of fluctuating global energy costs, making efficient energy use both a critical environmental priority and a sound financial strategy. Continued capital investment in energy efficiency and energy savings In 2024, we made a c.£10.2 million investment in energy and water efficiency improvements across the estate. These upgrades are projected to achieve a 7,712MWh reduction in energy use compared to our 2019 baseline. This corresponds to a reduction of around 1,756 tonnes CO2e/yr, which is the equivalent of removing over 1,200 combustion engine cars from the roads. This progress supports our 2030 Net Zero Carbon Pathway target of a 28% reduction in operational energy intensity from 2019 levels. 2024 like-for-like energy consumption decreased 3.5% vs. 2023. Capital investment is strategically phased over the next six years to meet our 2030 energy reduction target. In 2025, we plan to continue investments at a similar scale to those delivered in 2024 focusing on opportunities to reduce electricity and move away from gas use, where possible. GOVERNANCE APPROACH PROGRESS SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES Gas 27% Electricity 68% District heat 5% * Many of our properties are already all-electric, with gas or district heating suppliers accounting for only c.32% of our total energy use. Operations engagement In addition to our capital investment in physical improvements to our buildings, 2024 saw us focusing on employee and resident engagement targeting reductions in water wastage. This included launching a new dashboard and guidance for our operations teams that have helped us achieve a 5.6% reduction in like-for-like water consumption. During 2025, we plan to continue improving water and energy management. Heating remains the single largest contributor to energy consumption in our buildings but it’s critical that we provide comfortable homes for our residents. During 2024 we continued rolling out networked smart heating controls, and also updated our heating policy and launched new guidance for employees and students on how to maintain comfort while minimising energy waste. 2024 Energy consumption mix* Student engagement To promote sustainable living, our Resident Ambassadors held kitchen talks introducing students to their new homes and showing them how heating and recycling works and with tips on how to save energy and water. We also launched a new Sustainability Week including events and communications promoting sustainable living habits. Resource use 2024 saw us continue focusing on reducing waste, working with our waste management partners to improve recycling facilities, data collection and information and guidance for residents and with supply chain partners to explore options for more circular supply chains. 20 GOVERNANCE APPROACH SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES PROGRESS