
Sustainability
A responsible and sustainable business building on our values.
Our Sustainability Strategy
Operating sustainably means acting in line with our values. We are creating a business that will shape a positive future for generations to come. We are committed to ambitious targets on net-zero carbon, providing opportunities for students, employees and communities, and leading the student accommodation sector by piloting new initiatives that, working with our partners, showcase a world-class student experience.


Sustainability objectives
BECOMING NET-ZERO CARBON IN OUR OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENTS BY 2030
CREATING RESILIENT, RESOURCE-EFFICIENT ASSETS AND OPERATIONS
ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
LEADING THE STUDENT HOUSING SECTOR
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Net zero carbon pathway
Our net zero carbon pathway sets out how we will play our part in the fight against climate change

Environment
We’re committed to creating and maintaining an exceptional standard of health, safety and security. Whilst creating an environment where people feel safe to challenge us if something doesn’t seem right.

Social inclusion & wellbeing
We want to create an environment that has diverse representation at all levels of our organisation, and enables all our employees to thrive, while being their true selves.

Raising standards
We aim to continue leading the student housing sector to raise standards and deliver value to students.

Health & safety
We’re committed to creating and maintaining an exceptional standard of health, safety and security. Whilst creating an environment where people feel safe to challenge us if something doesn’t seem right.

The Unite Foundation
Providing year round accommodation scholarships for care leavers and estranged young people by financially supporting the Unite Foundation.

Leapskills
Supporting young people to better prepare for independent living.

How we report
We are committed to reporting our progress in an accessible and transparent way.

Policies & documentation
Download our policies and documentation here.