Corporate Governance and ESG Oversight at Hexaware

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Hexaware Positioned as a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services

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Hexaware Positioned as a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services

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At Hexaware, robust governance frameworks and ethical business practices ensure our values are reflected in transparent and resilient decision-making across every level of the organization.

How Hexaware Upholds Corporate Governance and Ethical Practices

Good governance at Hexaware means ESG principles embedded in every decision and a clear chain of oversight grounded in global frameworks. We actively manage data privacy, cybersecurity, supply chain governance, and compliance and ethics. Our risk management initiatives support regulatory compliance, while corporate risk management strengthens resilience across every market.

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Our Governance Philosophy

ESG and Board-level Oversight

Board-level oversight of ESG, risks, and ethical issues ensures governance is a living commitment.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our enterprise risk management is aligned to leading global standards and embedded in strategy.

Climate Governance and TCFD

Climate governance references TCFD and ISSB and is overseen by a dedicated ESG Steering Committee.

What We Focus On

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Protection 

We guard data with a defense-in-depth architecture, align to global privacy laws (GDPR, DPDPA), and run continuous cybersecurity simulations to stay ahead of threats. 

Compliance, Ethics, and Anti-Corruption Controls

Our Code of Conduct, whistleblower mechanism, and anti-corruption controls sustain a culture of compliance and ethics across every function and market.

Integrated Risk Management

Every risk management initiative runs through an integrated corporate risk management framework that mitigates threats and ensures operational resilience.

Supply Chain Governance and Human Rights

From onboarding to ongoing assessments, every supplier is evaluated against our supply chain governance expectations and global human rights standards.

Key Highlights From 2025  

These metrics reflect our commitment to doing business responsibly, with strong governance, ethical conduct, compliance, supply chain responsibility, and risk management, and how these translate into outcomes we can clearly track.

Gold

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating score 82, up from 70 last year

Zero

Regulatory noncompliance incidents reported

Zero

Data privacy breaches recorded during the period

100%

Critical suppliers screened against ESG criteria

94.13%

Workforce completed information security training

How We Govern

Our model connects strategy to execution through four tightly linked layers.

Sustainability Report 2025

Level	Key Role
Board ESG and Risk Management Committee	Sets policy direction, approves targets, and reviews performance
ESG Steering Group / Ops Management Council	Cross-functional senior leaders (COO, CRO, CPO, CFO, Head Corporate Affairs) who meet semiannually to steer ESG programs and discuss the risk posture of the organization
Corporate ESG Function	Coordinates data collection, disclosures, and external reporting; drives climate risk and other ESG assessments
Sustainability Leads From Each Function	Own KPIs inside business units and report progress into the steering group

Whistleblower Reporting and Protection

Hexaware provides a confidential whistleblower reporting mechanism for employees, partners, and stakeholders to raise ethical, policy, or legal concerns without fear of retaliation.

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