Code of Conduct and Ethics
This code of conduct shall apply to the Partners, Directors and members of the senior management of Transformal Consulting LLP (“TCL”).
For this code, members of the senior management (“senior managers”) shall mean functional heads, department heads, business heads, general manager and above.
Partners, Directors and senior managers shall observe the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity and shall work to the best of their ability and judgment. Directors and senior managers shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the TCL, as are made applicable to them from time to time.
Partners, Directors and senior managers shall affirm compliance with this code on an annual basis as at the end of each financial year (April to March).
TCL is committed to conduct its business in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and with highest standards of business ethics. TCL is committed to be a good corporate citizen. All Partners, Directors, officers and employees of TCL must always strive to perform their best.
The Partners, Directors, officers and employees of TCL must not only comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations but should also strive to promote honesty in conducting business. They must abide by the policies and procedures that govern the conduct of TCL’s business. TCL shall prepare and maintain its accounts fairly and accurately in accordance with the accounting and financial reporting standards.
Conflicts of interest
The Partners, Directors, officers and employees should avoid ‘conflicts of interest’ with TCL. In case there is likely to be a conflict of interest, they should disclose all facts and circumstances thereof to the Board of Governors or any officer nominated for this purpose by the Board and a prior written approval should be obtained.
Protecting TCL assets
Protecting the TCL’s assets is a key responsibility of every employee, agent and contractor. The TCL’s assets have been employed only for the purpose of conducting the business for which they are authorised. Care should be taken to ensure that assets are not misappropriated, loaned to others, or sold or donated, without appropriate authorisation. The employees, agents and contractors are responsible for the proper use of TCL assets and must safeguard such assets against loss, damage, misuse or theft. Employees, agents or contractors who violate any aspect of this policy or who demonstrate poor judgment in the manner in which they use any TCL asset may be subject to disciplinary action.
Integrity and honesty
The Directors, officers and employees shall act in accordance with the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, honesty and ethical conduct within the TCL’s premises. They shall act free from misrepresentation, suppression and deception. Their conduct shall conform to the professional standards of conduct.
Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
The safety of people at the workplace is a primary concern of the TCL. We must comply with all applicable health and safety policies. We maintain compliance with all local laws to help maintain secure and healthy work surroundings. TCL shall strive to provide a safe and healthy working environment and comply with all regulations regarding the preservation of the environment in and around its facilities and other points of operation.
Confidentiality
The Partners, Directors, officers and employees shall maintain the confidentiality of information or that of any customer, supplier or business associate of TCL to which TCL has a duty to maintain confidentiality, except when disclosure is authorised. The use of confidential information for personal advantage or profit is also prohibited.
Compliances
It is TCL’s policy to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations governing contact and dealings with government employees and public officials and to adhere to high ethical, moral and legal standards of business conduct. This policy includes strict compliance with all local, state, Central and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Disciplinary actions
All officers should adhere to the code of conduct and ethics of TCL. Violations of this code of ethics will result in a disciplinary action, which may even include termination of services of the employee. The Board of Governors or any person designated by the Board for this purpose shall determine appropriate action in response to violations of this code of ethics.