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