<p>The purchase of and payment for equipment, supplies and services from external suppliers must be conducted in accordance with established Cognizant Purchase policies. The associates involved in ordering products and services from external suppliers through the CAPPS purchasing system must be familiar with all policies related to purchasing and payables. <a href="https://www.cognizant.com/us/en/information-for-suppliers#spy-overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Information for Suppliers</a><br> </p> <h6><span class="text-primary">Standards of conduct</span></h6> <p>Dear Cognizant Suppliers and Prospective Suppliers:</p> <p>We are pleased to release our revised Supplier Standards of Conduct, which are effective October 1, 2021. To view the standards click the link below.</p> <p>At Cognizant we partner with companies who share our commitment to conducting business ethically and lawfully. We expect all our suppliers to uphold the supplier standards and urge them to adopt similar standards within their own businesses and apply those standards to their next-tier suppliers. The standards are applicable to all of our third-party representatives, suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and business development agents and their parent, subsidiary, and affiliated entities, including suppliers engaged by Cognizant’s subsidiaries and affiliates. </p> <p>The standards align with Cognizant’s Code of Ethics. We hold our suppliers to the same standards to which we hold our employees.</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;"><span class="text-bold">We earn trust.</span> Cognizant is committed to working with reputable business partners who share our dedication to ethical business conduct and policies.</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;"><span class="text-bold">We do the right thing, the right way.</span> Cognizant expects its suppliers to conduct business in an ethical manner and in compliance with all local laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which they do business, including, but not limited to, anticorruption, insider trading, and international trade laws.</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;"><span class="text-bold">We respect people and the environment.</span> We hold our suppliers accountable for complying with Labor, Human Rights, and Environmental laws and standards and for having policies and procedures in place to measure and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their operations and supply chains.</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;"><span class="text-bold">We live up to our responsibilities.</span> Cognizant’s suppliers must respect intellectual property rights, protect data related to Cognizant, and meet minimum Information Security standards.</p> <p>We look forward to your continued support and partnership. </p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p>Lori Wensley</p> <p>Chief Procurement Officer</p>
<h5>Occupational health and safety (OHS) policy</h5> <p>OHS is an integral component of supplier selection at Cognizant. Suppliers working with us are required to:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Know the Cognizant OHS policy</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Understand Cognizant’s expectations of OHS aspects and related operations</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Ensure compliance to Cognizant’s OHS policy and statutory legal requirements</p> <p>OHS policy:<br> At Cognizant, it is imperative for all our suppliers to abide by the OHS policy:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">We will continuously strive to achieve excellence in implementing best-in-class OHS practices.</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">We will adhere to the highest standards of OHS by pioneering path-breaking practices, leveraging well-defined organizational policies and exceeding statutory requirements.</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">We are deeply committed to a strong organizational culture of consistently upholding, harnessing and enhancing Cognizant’s OHS management standards and practices.</p>
<h5>Cognizant’s environmental policy</h5> <p>Global Procurement requires all its suppliers to comply with <a href="https://www.cognizant.com/en\_us/general/documents/cognizants-climate-clause-guidance-for-suppliers.pdf" target="_blank">Cognizant’s environmental policy</a></p> <p>At Cognizant, we will pursue sustainable growth with environment-friendly practices and responsible use of natural resources. We will achieve this by following these guidelines:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Having a deep commitment to conduct business by promoting a strong environment-friendly culture towards responsible and sustainable growth</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Complying with applicable legal and other requirements to which Cognizant subscribes and relates to its environmental aspects</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Complying with industry best practices and supporting voluntary national and international climate change polices, protocols and initiatives</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Conserving resources, improving energy efficiency, reducing pollution, reducing waste and recycling and disposing waste in a responsible manner</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Implementing environmentally-responsible procurement processes to realize environmental objectives</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Communicating with associates, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders to disseminate the organization’s environmental objectives and performance</p> <p style="margin-left: 40.0px;">Measuring environmental impacts and exceeding targets continually to reduce environmental impact</p>
<h5>Prospective Suppliers to Cognizant</h5> <p>If you are interested in becoming a Supplier to Cognizant, and would like to be considered for upcoming sourcing and procurement opportunities, we recommend you register on our portal <a href="https://cognizant.certifiablydiverse.com/" title="Original URL: https://cognizant.certifiablydiverse.com/. Click or tap if you trust this link." target="_blank">here</a> by selecting "Portals" then "Sign Up".</p> <p>The NectariQ portal is designed to increase opportunities for prospective Suppliers; it is not a guarantee of work or projects. Registration on NectariQ does not automatically qualify you as a Supplier to Cognizant.</p> <p>You can review our Supplier Diversification Policy <a href="/content/dam/connectedassets/cognizant-global-marketing/marketing-channels/cognizant-dotcom/en_us/general/documents/cognizant-global-supplier-diversification-policy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
<h5>Cognizant’s global position on COVID-19 vaccination</h5> <p>Globally, we believe in and strongly encourage vaccinations for all associates and contractors.</p> <p>In accordance with local law, <span class="text-bold">COVID-19 vaccination will be required when mandated by a client or the government</span>, regardless of work location.</p> <p style="padding-bottom: 20px;">Newly hired contractors and supplier personnel with Cognizant IDs are required to attest to their vaccination status upon joining (in countries where allowed).</p>