Among UK applicants there are signs that the commitment to sustainability is beginning to waver this year. Last year, almost three quarters of UK applicants agreed that it was extremely important to address climate change (73%) and this has fallen to two thirds (66%) this year. Similarly, the proportion who are careful about use of electricity and water has fallen from 62% to 57%. Figure 23: Breakdown of Sustainability scores by UK/International 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% It is extremely important to address climate change 0% 90% I am careful about my use of electricity and water I have made sacrifices so that I can live more sustainably I recycle 85% 66% 51% 73% 57% 82% 81% 81% International UK Unite Students | Applicant Index Report 31 INTRODUCTION THEMATIC ANALYSIS SUSTAINABILITY METHODOLOGY TOPICAL ISSUES BACK TO THEMES