THE UNITE GROUP PLC | Sustainability Report 2025 24 Fit for the future This is about shaping a diverse, future-ready workforce that’s clear on purpose, powered by the right people and driven by smart decisions. When our colleagues feel they belong, we all thrive together, which is why we have put greater effort into building belonging and measuring the impact of this over the past three years. In 2025, we identified where and how belonging should look in our work and how it shapes the way we do things, so that outcomes truly reflect the needs of our people. We’ve also redefined what success should look like in terms of the representation of marginalised groups. By widening our definition of senior leadership to include senior managers, we’ve been able to understand where barriers still exist and track progress. This helps us create opportunities for everyone, ensuring our journey is inclusive and our ambitions are shared by all. Working towards IIP Platinum We’ve continued working towards Investors in People, Platinum accreditation, ahead of being re-assessed in 2026. This work includes the launch of: • Enhanced recognition and reward as part of our updated operational bonus scheme. • New values alongside a behavioural framework. • New manager essentials learning, supporting leaders to be their best. We continue to demonstrate we’re listening to and supporting our employees through the employee forum and networks, and by using our employee engagement survey to develop focus areas that are relevant to our people. Our colleagues Case study: Shaping outcomes for women The Unite Women’s Network has channelled energy into two key workstreams: women’s health and career opportunities. Panel conversations on topics such as fertility challenges, menopause and other menstrual health conditions have promoted greater awareness of the impact these conditions can have on wellbeing and inclusion. Network Chair, Lara Alfarisi said: “Creating spaces where women could openly share their experiences felt meaningful. Hearing people connect with those stories and feel seen reminded me why these conversations matter.” The network has also started to examine the barriers to career progression by studying data and learning from the lived experiences of network members. In 2026, focus will shift to find practical solutions so that progression is more visible and achievable. INTRODUCTION YOUNG PEOPLE COMMUNITIES OUR COLLEAGUES THE ENVIRONMENT APPENDICES LOOKING FORWARD