MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT Our sustainability framework sets out our approach to sustainability and focuses on the areas which are most important to us and our stakeholders. It is based on the results of our first materiality assessment in 2020, which are revalidated annually through our engagement with students, universities, employees, investors, local and national government and our supply chain. More details of this materiality assessment process are set out on page 3 of our 2023 Sustainability Report https://www.unitegroup. com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Unite- SR23-Web-Ready-PDF_080424.pdf For example, through regular dialogue with investors we know that they still believe sustainability should remain a crucial part of business planning and decision-making, despite prevailing external economic and political uncertainties. Our close collaboration with university partners highlights the need to actively shape thinking, policy and action through research, insight and collaboration on key themes which impact the lives of young people, such as mental health, race, and net zero carbon Our research with our residents shows us that environmental and social topics continue to matter to them. For example, the Student Minds Climate Change and Student Mental Health 2023 report https://www.studentminds.org.uk/ climatechangeresearch.html highlighted levels of concern on issues such as climate change, underlining the need for us to take real and visible action on this. Increasingly, our employees are demonstrating high levels of interest and expectations on key sustainability issues such as diversity and inclusion, environmental performance, and fair employment practices and they are voicing this through our Culture Matters forums. All of this highlights why sustainability remains key to our overall ambition and strategy, and an essential part of how we do business. Focusing on what matters most Focusing on the sustainability themes which are most important to us and our stakeholders. GOVERNANCE APPROACH PROGRESS SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES THE UNITE GROUP PLC Sustainability Report 2024 “ This year we’ve made some great progress towards our environmental and social sustainability goals.” JAMES TIERNAN HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY 05 GOVERNANCE PROGRESS SOCIAL IMPACT LOOKING FORWARD APPENDICES APPROACH