Astuto Technologies - Code ofConduct
Effective Date: Jan 1, 2024
1. Introduction
At Astuto Technologies, we are committed to conducting business withintegrity, transparency, and responsibility. This Code of Conduct sets thestandard for professional behavior for all employees, officers, directors,contractors, interns, and other representatives of the company. It reflects ourcore values and provides guidance for making ethical decisions in ourday-to-day activities.
2. Our Values
- Customer First: We prioritize customer success and strive to deliver solutionsthat create tangible value.
- Pride in Work: We take responsibility for outcomes and continuously improve.
- Empathy and Respect: We foster a workplace culture of inclusion, kindness, andpsychological safety.
- Integrity, Accountability& Governance – Uphold high standards in alloperations.
3. Workplace Conduct
- Treat everyone with dignity andrespect.
- We do not toleratediscrimination, harassment, or any form of retaliation.
- We support a diverse andinclusive environment that values individual contributions.
- Managers are expected to modelethical behavior and support their teams in living our values.
4. Business Integrity andCompliance
- Conduct all business withhonesty and integrity.
- Act with honesty in allinteractions—customers, vendors, competitors. Never mislead customers,partners, or competitors.
- Represent Astuto’s servicesaccurately; avoid misleading or deceptive practices.
- Follow fair competitionprinciples and applicable laws (antitrust, export controls).
5. Anti-Bribery andFair Dealings
- Do not offer, give, or accept bribes or improper payments.
- Gifts, meals, or entertainment must be reasonable, lawful, and not intended to influence decisions.
- Any questionable situation should be reported to your manager or the compliance point of contact.
6. Conflicts of Interest
- Avoid situations where yourpersonal interests conflict with the company's interests.
- Disclose any potential conflict(e.g., outside employment, financial interests, close relationships withvendors/customers) to HR or leadership.
7. Data Privacyand Confidentiality
- Protect confidentialinformation, whether it relates to Astuto, our customers, or partners.
- Use customer data strictly for legitimate business purposes and protect it per our security and privacy policies.
- Do not share internal company information unless authorized.
8. Use of Company Assets
- Use Astuto resources responsibly and for business purposes only.
- Safeguard laptops, systems access, and other company-issued assets.
- Report any loss or misuse of assets to the security or IT team immediately.
9. Information Security
- Follow company security policies and procedures at all times.
- Use secure systems and strong passwords.
- Report suspicious activity or data breaches to the InfoSec team.
10. Working with ThirdParties
- Choose vendors, partners, and contractors who uphold high ethical standards.
- Ensure third parties comply with Astuto’s expectations on ethics, data handling, and legal compliance.
11.Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Commitment
- Lead in reducing digital carbon emissions via cloud cost optimization and efficiency.
- Incorporate ESG principles:sustainable tech deployment, inclusive culture, transparent governance.
- Drive ongoing improvement bysetting targets and reporting environmental impact.
12.Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
- If you see or suspect a violation of this Code, speak up.
- You can report concerns to your manager or HR.
- Retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith is strictly prohibited.
13. Enforcement andAccountability
- Violations of this Code may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Astuto Technologies reserves the right to update this Code periodically.
14. Acknowledgment
All employees are expected to read, understand, and annually acknowledge compliance with this Code of Conduct.
Contact Points –
HR: hr@astuto.ai
InfoSec: infosec@astuto.ai
Whistleblower: ethics@astuto.ai
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