Introduction

The relationship between Cognizant Technology Solutions (“Cognizant”) and its third partyrepresentatives, suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors (collectively, “Suppliers”) is important andplays an integral part of achieving and maintaining high performance in our business. Together withour Core Values and Standards of Business Conduct (our “Code of Ethics”), these Supplier Standardsof Conduct (“Supplier Standards”) set forth the minimum standards and practices that Cognizant’sSuppliers are required to uphold. A copy of our Code of Ethics is available on our website athttp://www.cognizant.com/OurApproach/CodeofEthics.pdf. These principles apply to Suppliers andtheir parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities. Cognizant is committed to helping Suppliers complywith these standards. Accordingly, should your organization have any questions or concernsregarding these Supplier Standards, you should immediately contact us atsupplier.compliance@cognizant.com.

In addition to complying with these Supplier Standards, Cognizant encourages its Suppliers topublicly disclose their performance record with respect to environmental, social, and governance(“ESG”) practices, and in turn to apply these standards to their suppliers. Thank you for yourcontinued efforts and collaboration to adhere to our Supplier Standards.

Our Supplier Standards are built on a framework of Cognizant’s core values as further described inour Code of Ethics: Competing Honestly and Fairly in the Marketplace; Respect for Others;Compliance with Laws, Rules & Regulations; Avoiding Conflicts of Interest; and Integrity. All Suppliersshould carefully review our Code of Ethics and ensure that all of Supplier’s personnel associated withCognizant strictly comply with its standards of business conduct in its dealings with Cognizant andothers in the course of its relationship with Cognizant. Cognizant has developed these SupplierStandards to further clarify our global expectations in the areas of employment practices, associatehealth and safety, environmental management and business integrity. Compliance with theseSupplier Standards, as they may be updated or amended from time to time, is mandatory in all of ourprocurement contracts with Suppliers. Specifically, we expect our Supplier’s to adhere to thefollowing standards, which are based on the standards of the International Labor Organization, andother internationally recognized standards:

1. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country and locale in which it operates

2. Compete ethically for our business without paying bribes, kickbacks or giving anything of

material value to secure an advantage

3. Provide a workplace free from discrimination, harassment or any type of abuse

4. Ensure that child labor is not used in any operations

Supplier Standards of Conduct

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5. Ensure that all forms of forced or compulsory labor are forbidden in any operations

6. Provide safe working conditions for all employees and comply with all local laws with respect

to wages, hours and benefits

7. Comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and standards and commit to

reducing negative environmental impact

8. Keep accurate financial books and records to support the audit of any Cognizant invoices

9. Divulge all potential conflicts of interest prior to contract.

Violation of Our Supplier Standards of Conduct

Suppliers will be monitored through surveys, questionnaires and/or audits. Remediation plans maybe devised when deficiencies are found. However, failure to comply with these Supplier Standardsmay result in termination as a Cognizant Supplier and referral of the matter to local authorities.

Cognizant Suppliers may report suspected violations of these Standards of Conduct or specificconcerns regarding Cognizant’s financial affairs, accounting practices, auditing matters, corruptionor fraud, or other violations of our Code of Ethics to the Cognizant Compliance HelpLine,available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or by visiting the encrypted website athttps://www.compliancehelpline.com/welcomepagecognizant.com. Use the Compliance HelpLineonly to make a good faith claim. Cognizant takes all Helpline allegations seriously.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and businessprocess outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build strongerbusinesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for clientsatisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global,collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 50 delivery centers worldwide andapproximately 137,700 employees as of December 31, 2011, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100,the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performingand fastest growing companies in the world.

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