27 BACK TO THEMES U NITE STUDENTS | APPLICANT INDEX REPORT | 2023 One reason for the apparent reduction in sustainable behaviours may be that only a slim majority of applicants believe that their actions make a difference. When asked whether they believe that their actions have an impact on tackling climate change, 58% agree and 15% actively disagree, rising to 20% among male applicants. This has important implications for those encouraging students to behave more sustainably, especially in student accommodation. Communications that emphasise the contribution of their own behaviours alongside those of the wider student community may challenge these beliefs and empower sustainable behaviours. Figure 18 : I believe that my actions have an impact on tackling climate change ■ Strongly agree ■ Agree ■ Neither agree nor disagree ■ Disagree ■ Strongly disagree 16% 42% 27% 12% 3% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% THEMATIC ANALYSIS - SUSTAINABILITY