Ethisphere Names Cognizant as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies®

Core Insights - Cognizant has been recognized as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, highlighting its commitment to ethical business practices and governance [1][3][4] - The recognition reflects Cognizant's dedication to ethics and integrity, which is seen as beneficial for business and stakeholder relationships [3][4] Company Recognition - In 2025, a total of 136 companies were honored across 19 countries and 44 industries, with the honorees outperforming a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025 [2] - This is the first time Cognizant has received this recognition, emphasizing its strong culture and values as a trusted partner and employer [4] Assessment Criteria - The assessment for the World's Most Ethical Companies® is based on Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide over 240 proof points related to ethics, compliance, governance, and social impact [3][6] - A panel of experts conducts qualitative analysis on the submitted data, ensuring a thorough evaluation of each applicant [3]