COGNIZANT NAMED ONE OF THE 2026 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES® BY ETHISPHERE FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) was named one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere on March 18, 2026, marking the second consecutive year of recognition. The award assesses ethics, compliance, governance and social impact using Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient®, which requires 240+ documented proof points.

In 2026, 138 honorees spanned 17 countries and 40 industries. Cognizant's CEO highlighted ethics as foundational to delivering trusted, measurable value while positioning the company as an AI Builder.

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20th annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance and governance programs 

TEANECK, N.J., March 18, 2026  /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant today announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies^® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This award celebrates companies that demonstrate a commitment to ethical business practices through robust programs that positively impact employees, communities and broader stakeholders as well as contributing to sustainable, long-term business growth.

"Congratulations to Cognizant for achieving recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies^®," said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. "As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance and governance programs are built for better long-term performance."

The World's Most Ethical Companies^® assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient^®, which requires companies to provide 240-plus documented proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; corporate governance; risk assessment and auditing; measurement of ethical culture; third-party risk management, and environmental and social impact. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by a panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year's applicants.

"Being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies^® for the second consecutive year reflects the strength of Cognizant's culture and the standards we set for ourselves every day," said Ravi Kumar S, CEO at Cognizant. "As an AI Builder, we are fostering the bridge from technology investments into real outcomes at scale for our clients — and this recognition reinforces that ethics and integrity are foundational to how we work to deliver trusted, measurable value for our customers, associates and stakeholders."

In 2026, 138 honorees were recognized, spanning 17 countries and 40 industries. This year's class includes 19 first-time honorees, and six organizations recognized 20 times.

To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere's data-driven program & culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine, and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com. 

For more information, contact:

U.S. Bill Abelson william.abelson@cognizant.com

Europe / APAC Sarah Douglas sarah.douglas@cognizant.com

India Vipin Nair Vipin.nair@cognizant.com

 

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FAQ

Why was Cognizant (CTSH) named a 2026 World's Most Ethical Company?

Cognizant received the honor for robust ethics, compliance, governance and social-impact programs. According to Cognizant, the recognition reflects strong culture and ethics embedded in daily decisions and long-term strategy, reinforcing commitments to employees, clients and broader stakeholders.

What criteria does Ethisphere use to evaluate World's Most Ethical Companies for 2026?

Ethisphere evaluates companies with its proprietary Ethics Quotient® requiring 240+ documented proof points. According to Ethisphere, the assessment covers ethics and compliance, governance, risk auditing, culture measurement, third-party risk and environmental and social impact.

Is this the first time Cognizant (CTSH) has been recognized by Ethisphere?

No, Cognizant was recognized for the second consecutive year in 2026, indicating repeated recognition of its programs. According to Cognizant, this back-to-back honor reflects continuity in ethics and integrity across the organization.

How many companies were honored as the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies and where are they located?

In 2026, Ethisphere honored 138 companies across 17 countries and 40 industries. According to Ethisphere, the 20th-class honorees include 19 first-time honorees and six organizations recognized all 20 years.

Where can investors view the full list of 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies and Cognizant's recognition (CTSH)?

The full honoree list is available on the World's Most Ethical Companies website. According to Cognizant, investors can view the 2026 roster and details at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.