Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.
Industry Group: Software & Services
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:CTSH
Cognizant is a global IT services provider, offering consulting and outsourcing services to some of the world’s largest enterprises spanning the financial services, media and communications, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer products industries. Cognizant employs nearly 300,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company’s headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Software & Services 92 out of 962
Universe
Global Universe 1764 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
HCL Technologies Ltd. |
10.6
Low
|
6 out of 962 |
Fujitsu Ltd. |
12.5
Low
|
19 out of 962 |
Wipro Ltd. |
14
Low
|
52 out of 962 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. |
15.2
Low
|
92 out of 962 |
Gartner, Inc. |
16.7
Low
|
165 out of 962 |
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Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.'s Exposure is Low
Management
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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