This code sets out Virtusa’s commitment to conducting our business ethically and explains the standard of conduct expected of our employees, directors, contractors and agents. It also details how to report a violation or concern about unethical behavior, wrongdoing, or violation of our established policies.
Our Whistleblower policy is integrated with our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. This policy outlines several ways to seek guidance or report potential violations of our code or policies without fear of retaliation.
Whistleblower Hotline
(US/Domestic) 1-844-403-4964
(International) 402-999-0449
Our anti-bribery and corruption program is implemented through the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act. We are committed to complying with all relevant anti-bribery legislation wherever we do business.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Internal Policy)
U.K. Bribery Act (Internal Policy)
Our supplier guidelines set out the standard and practices that our suppliers are required to uphold in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and business ethics.
Virtusa promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing employees from various backgrounds and perspectives and we do not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, gender, sex or any other protected class. We ensure compliance though our internal controls and enforcing the following policies to ensure that hiring, staffing, and career development are without discrimination and consistent with our core values:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (Internal Policy)
Discrimination and Harassment Free Workplace Policy (Internal Policy)
Grievance Policy and Guidelines (Internal Policy)
We acknowledge that child labor, forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking are not major risks in our operations. Nevertheless, we are conscious of these concerns and have established policies and procedures to prevent any involvement in such human rights violations. Virtusa's Human Rights Policy and Supplier Guidelines explicitly forbid the use of child labor, forced labor, and modern slavery. We have also introduced an Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy, which is designed to specifically address, and combat issues related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Modern Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy (Internal Policy)
This policy sets out how Virtusa aims to fulfill our responsibility to respect human dignity and rights with regard to our employees, suppliers, clients, and communities. In accordance with our core corporate values of passion, innovation, respect, and leadership (PIRL), we will not tolerate human rights abuses and will not engage or be complicit in any activity that solicits or encourages human rights abuse in our operations or supply chain.
We have conducted a gender pay gap review in line with the requirements of The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 and based on data as of 5 April 2023.
This tax strategy is published in accordance with paragraph 16(2), Schedule 19 of Finance Act 2016
Our sustainability program is built on key pillars: health and safety, environmental responsibility, ensuring business continuity, safeguarding information security, upholding labor standards and diversity, combating bribery and corruption, and fostering management engagement and social impact.