Better Health for All

The company provides comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, offering 24/7 services to 70,000 students

, including a dedicated helpline and a Student Assistance Programme. This is further supported by a £17,500 investment in a new student hardship fund pilot scheme . Additionally, employees benefit from physical and mental wellbeing resources, courses, and discounted gym memberships through partnerships . The company's core business activities do not generate revenue from products with direct negative health impacts.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

UNITE Group PLC is a student accommodation provider and does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. As such, most KPIs related to financial products, pricing, fees, lending compliance, debt, and financial literacy are not applicable to its core business and score 0. While the company commits 1% of its adjusted profit annually to social initiatives

, spending £2.4 million (1.3% of adjusted earnings) in 2023 , and supports students through accommodation scholarships, these are not considered 'community finance' or 'profit-sharing with underserved communities' in the context of this value's focus on financial services. The company maintains Real Living Wage accreditation for all employees.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The company reported no incidents of modern slavery identified or flagged for concern in its business or supply chain for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.

This is supported by a Supplier Code of Conduct that requires suppliers to uphold high ethical standards. While the company has a Sustainable Procurement Policy , conducts regular checks for modern slavery , and has launched an enhanced assessment of sub-tiers that will be completed during 2025 , specific quantitative data for fair-trade certification coverage, average audit frequency, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, percentage of all supplier contracts with ethical clauses, share of high-risk material spend, or supplier diversity spend was not provided in the articles.

Honest & Fair Business

The company has a comprehensive Anti-Bribery Policy with zero tolerance for bribery and corruption.

, which is reviewed annually. All employees receive training relevant to their roles, including during induction. Risk assessments are conducted, and due diligence is performed on prospective suppliers, contractors, and consultants for significant contracts, requiring them to meet the company's anti-bribery standards. Additionally, the company maintains a comprehensive Whistleblowing Policy, communicated to all staff through mandatory annual training. This policy provides an independent, confidential, 24/7 reporting service via phone and website. , allowing anonymous disclosures and ensuring protection against victimization for legitimate concerns. In the financial year ended 31 December 2024, no whistleblowing concerns or incidents of modern slavery were identified.

No War, No Weapons

UNITE Group PLC's core business is student accommodation, which does not involve arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation. The company's policy has been prepared considering the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles of Business and Human Rights.

It has no exposure to controversial weapons. , , , , , , Nor does it engage in dual-use technology development, sales to embargoed regimes, or defense-related lobbying or procurement. , , , , , ,

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The company has established 7 formal partnerships with local community groups, including Islington Council, Lapal Canal Trust, Streets of Growth, Bristol Youth MAPs, Streetwise, the National Union of Students, and The Unite Foundation.

It reinvested 1.2% of its adjusted earnings in social initiatives in 2024. No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported. FPIC processes are not applicable to the company's operations as they do not involve indigenous peoples. Furthermore, the company has undertaken active protection measures for local amenities, such as canal dredging and tow path clearance in Birmingham, with no reported incidents disrupting cultural or heritage sites.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The company achieved a 91% waste diversion rate for its operational properties (PBSA), with 4% recycled and 87% sent to energy from waste.

It has set a company-wide target to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030. The company implements numerous waste reduction initiatives, including promoting recycling, engaging staff and students, working with waste management partners, and targeting hard-to-manage waste streams like plastics and WEEE. Hazardous waste, such as asbestos, is managed in line with UK regulations, and the company actively targets reduction for various hazardous waste streams. Waste audits are conducted at least annually for key areas. There have been no incidents of health and safety non-compliance or waste disposal violations. Circular economy principles are applied to operations, with new developments incorporating reclaimed or recycled materials, modular designs, and planning for deconstruction. Customer waste education includes a sustainable engagement program, NUS Green Impact Awards, and Resident Ambassadors holding kitchen talks on recycling, providing infrastructure and information to students.