Sustainability I recycle I have made sacrifices so that I can live more sustainably I am careful about my use of water and electricity It is extremely important to address climate change Strongly disagree Moderately disagree Neutral Moderately agree Strongly agree Figure 21: Breakdown of responses to Sustainability theme questions Up 1 from 2023 68 Commitment to sustainability has increased this year, largely driven by more applicants making sacrifices to live more sustainably (53% compared to 48% in 2023). Male applicants (58%) and applicants over 21 (64%) are more likely to agree with this statement, as are international applicants (70%). Apart from these differences, applicants from different backgrounds are united in their largely positive attitude towards sustainability. 7% 13% 24% 5% 51% The Sustainability score measures the strength of feeling about climate change together with personal commitment to living sustainably. 14% 24% 23% 8% 30% 10% 20% 26% 6% 38% 6% 17% 26% 4% 48% Unite Students | Applicant Index Report 35 INTRODUCTION THEMATIC ANALYSIS SUSTAINABILITY METHODOLOGY TOPICAL ISSUES BACK TO THEMES