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TCS, Tech Mahindra - CG, Ethics
TCS, Tech Mahindra - CG, Ethics
TCS Intro
TCS Code of Ethics
TCS Corporate Governance
TCS Recommendations
Tech Mahindra Intro
Tech Mahindra Code of ethics
Tech Mahindra Corporate Governance
Tech Mahindra Case
Tech Mahindra Recommendations
Key Learnings
Sources
Tasks Performed
TCS Intro
TCS Corporate Governance
TCS Code of Ethics – Himanshu Gupta 21A
TCS Recommendations – Himanshu Gupta 21A
Tech Mahindra Intro
Tech Mahindra Code of ethics
Tech Mahindra Corporate Governance
Tech Mahindra Case
Tech Mahindra Recommendations
Key Learnings – Himanshu Gupta 21A
TCS – Corporate Governance
Material Topics TSC Approach Board Committees
Chairmanship of the Board is a non-executive position and
Avoidance of Conflict of Interest separate from that of the Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director (CEO and MD)
Renumera
Values, Ethics and compliance The company’s core values are: Leading Change, Integrity,
tion Recommend Renumeration Policy
Respect for the Individual, Excellence, and Learning and
Sharing
The TCoC serves as a moral guide and a governing framework
Every employee is required to sign the TCoC at the time of Stakeholder
joining the company Relationship Resolve grievances of security
Employees can raise ethics concerns on Ultimatix – the
intranet portal of the Company
Corporate Social
TCS does not engage in aggressive and contrived tax planning Responsibility Formulate and recommend CSR Policy
Tax Strategy or tax structuring for the purpose of gaining tax advantages.
TCS’s tax policy is to optimize the tax cost, avail tax incentives
where available, while achieving 100% compliance with the
spirit as well as the letter of the tax laws and regulations in all Risk
countries in which it operates Management
Formulate, monitor risk management
Directors
Act in good faith – Promote the objects of the company for its benefits of its members and best interest of the stakeholders
Exercise his duties with due and reasonable care, skill, diligence and shall exercise and independent judgement
Not getting involved in any situation which may have a direct/indirect interest that conflicts with interests of the company
Do not attempt to achieve any undue gain or advantage either to himself or to his family, friends, associates etc
Associates Suppliers
Values Products and Services
Integrit
y Regulatory compliance
Respons
Unity
ibility
Bribery and Commission
Child Labour
Pioneeri Excellen
ng ce Forced Labour
5 ESG Considerations
2 Say on Pay Sustainable investing and
Enable shareholders to have a responsible investing into projects
view/vote on the renumeration integrated into the annual reports
policy of the executives. and conference calls make investors
Prevalent in Canada, US, UK much more aware of the current
practice
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Ethical Code of Conduct
Objective Scope
The Directors, both executive and non-executive, and Associates are responsible for Both executive & non-executive directors of the
carrying out their duties in an honest, fair, diligent and ethical manner company
Duties must be discharged within the scope of the authority conferred upon them and in All associates of the company including those in
accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, agreements, guidelines, standards and the contract role
internal policies All suppliers, distributors, business contacts,
As Directors and Associates of Tech Mahindra they have a duty to make decisions and agents, clients and customers
implement policies in the best interests of the company and its stakeholders Any amendments to this code shall be first
The Board of Directors of Tech Mahindra is entrusted with the responsibility of approved by the Board of Directors and then
overseeing the assets and affairs of the company disclosed on the company’s website.
Legal, Honest & Ethical Conduct Conflict of Interest & other employment
The Directors and Associates are required to conduct their duties Directors and Associates of Tech Mahindra shall avoid any activity or association
legally, honestly and ethically that creates or appears to create a conflict between the personal interests of the
Conduct themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful Directors and Associates and the business interests of the company
manner with responsibility & diligence The Executive Directors and Associates of Tech Mahindra shall devote
Act in a manner to enhance and maintain the reputation of the themselves exclusively to the business of the company and shall not accept any
company other work or assignment for remuneration (part-time or otherwise).
Treat colleagues with dignity and not harass anybody
Bribery / kickbacks / Gifts & hospitality Non-Alliance with Political Party & Truthful Communication
All associates must avoid any activity that might lead to a facilitation The company is committed, not to campaign for, support and offer any funds
payment or kickback being made or accepted or property as a donation or otherwise to any political party or to any
The Directors and Associates of Tech Mahindra shall not accept any independent candidate for the political office
personal gifts which because of their value, personal significance, The Company does not make contributions to political parties which are so
position, role or the time at which they are offered, could be interpreted
made to influence any decision or gain a business advantage. The Company
to adversely affect business decisions or likely to compromise their
personal or professional integrity only makes donations that are legal and ethical under local laws and practices
Gifts on account of celebrations, memorial in nature, business meals, Directors and Associates will be truthful, and accurate in their
and gifts received because of personal relationship and not because of communication. All communication material should be adequately backed by
official position are allowed under the policy documentation to support any claims or statements made.
The Directors and Associates of the company shall also not offer gifts Certain designated persons or groups of persons will be authorized to
or payments or authorization of payments by way of gifts or pay communicate on specified matters depending on the sensitivity of
personally pay for gifts or hospitality information and no other person shall communicate in an out-of-turn manner
Modest promotional materials like branded cup or pen can be given
on those matters
with the limit that the value of these gift combined do not exceed
$40(or equivalent in local currency)
Prohibition of Insider Trading, Diversity and
Inclusion & Respect for human rights
Directors and Associates are prohibited from using material information pertaining to the company before it is made public, for financial or other personal benefit
or conveying this information to others. This includes buying or selling the securities of the Company or its subsidiaries about which associate may have material
non-public information and giving this “inside information” to anyone else who might deal in securities of the company or its subsidiary(s) based on the
information shared.
This includes buying or selling the securities of the Company or its subsidiaries about which associate may have material non-public information and giving this
“inside information” to anyone else who might deal in securities of the company or its subsidiary(s) based on the information shared.
The company provides equal opportunities to all its associates without being biased to their race, religion, caste, color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin or disability and follows zero tolerance approach for any kind of harassment
Aim is to help increase the enjoyment of human rights within the communities in which we operate. The Company is committed to compliance with the
requirements of all applicable employment, labor, and human rights laws to ensure fair and ethical employment practices are followed.
Corporate Governance
The Company has a balanced mix of eminent executive, non-executive and independent directors on the
Board. The Board consists of six Independent Directors including three Woman Directors, two Non-
Executive Directors and one Executive Director. The Chairman is a Non-Executive Director.
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Comparison
TCS Tech Mahindra
Better implementation of HR policies due to greater Poor implementation of HR policies leading to cases
autonomy of the HR teams. This has led to better of sudden termination and misbehaviour by superiors
work environment for employees
No specified amount on the maximum value of gifts Value has been explicitly mentioned as $40 or
that can be accepted. Rule states that any gift in equivalent in local currency. Any gift of value higher
exchange of official favour is not permissible. than this will be considered as unethical and thus not
permissible under code of conduct.
TCS CSR policy is far wider as compared to Tech Currently the CSR focus area for Tech Mahindra Ltd is
Mahindra with activities in education, women promotion of Education. Within this broad theme
empowerment, health and wellness including mental specific areas such as school education, education for
health workshops, environmental activities like employment, and technical education are included.
volunteer tree planting activities etc Persons with disability and Women's Empowerment
are cross-cutting themes in these focus areas
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Key Learnings
Ethics, Governance – This should not be just on paper but also implemented. We
see a stark difference in the approached in both the companies
Employee activism – The path to ethical standards exists by teaching your staff
and employees the importance of ethics and standards from the very first day and
continuous learning is required
Code of conduct policy is necessary apart from the values a firm adapts
Sources
• TCS Annual Report, Investors Relations
• Tcoc – Tata Code of conduct
• https://www.independentdirectorsdatabank.in/pdf/partners/iimb/The_Changing_Face_of_Business_Ethics
_in_India-updated.pdf
• Tech Mahindra Annual Report
• Tech Mahindra ethical code of business conduct book
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Thank You
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