THE UNITE GROUP PLC | Sustainability Report 2025 16 The environment We are committed to tackling climate change and reducing our environmental impacts. We do this by focusing on the areas where we have the most significant opportunities to reduce damage to the environment, including: • Transitioning to net zero carbon operations and developments, including cutting energy use, decarbonising our energy supply and reducing supply chain emissions in line with SBTi validated carbon targets. • Cutting energy, water, resource use and waste across our operations. • Reducing supply chain environmental impacts through engagement, joint plans and product selection. Our key ambitions and targets Ambition 2023 2024 2025 Actual Progress 56% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 (market-based) emissions (tonnes CO 2 e), by 2030 vs. 2019 base year 57.2% 56.7% 57.0% On track 28% reduction in average operational energy intensity (kWh/m 2 ), by 2030, vs. 2019 base year 8.7% decrease 9.1% decrease 11.9% decrease Behind Achieve 625 kgCO 2 e/m 2 of total embodied carbon (A1-A5, B1-B5, C1-C4) for new developments by 2030, in line with RIBA 2030 climate challenge 801 694 768 & 603 On track Our energy performance targets are aligned with CRREM 1.5DegC pathway (V1) for multi-family residential accommodation. Our 2030 carbon reduction target is fully validated by the SBTi. We have committed to purchasing 100% renewable electricity under the RE100 scheme. INTRODUCTION YOUNG PEOPLE COMMUNITIES OUR COLLEAGUES THE ENVIRONMENT APPENDICES LOOKING FORWARD