UST Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2026
On July 1, 2026, Business Wire India released a press statement announcing that UST, a Bengaluru‑based AI and technology transformation solutions firm, has been selected for inclusion in Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies ® program for 2026. The announcement was issued jointly from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and Aliso Viejo, California, United States.
UST is one of only six software companies worldwide to receive the honor this year and is distinguished as the sole privately held software company on the elite list. The recognition reflects Ethisphere’s rigorous assessment of more than 240 data points covering culture, environmental‑social‑governance (ESG) performance, compliance and governance, followed by qualitative analysis by an expert panel. In 2026, a total of 138 companies from 17 countries were recognized.
In the release, Colleen Doherty, Chief People Officer of UST, said the distinction underscores the strength of the company’s people, culture and values, and highlighted the firm’s commitment to trust, transparency and accountability in delivering AI‑driven outcomes for clients. Ramanathan Raghunathan, Vice President & Global Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance at UST, added that the award demonstrates UST’s voluntary benchmarking against global public companies and its robust governance framework, noting that ethics and integrity are embedded across all business functions. Erica Salmon Byrne, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair of Ethisphere, remarked that UST’s inclusion as the only private software company among the honorees raises the bar for business integrity and showcases ethics as a driver of long‑term performance.
Founded in 1999, UST operates in more than 30 countries with a workforce exceeding 30,000 employees. The company delivers AI‑driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, research and development, and an innovation ecosystem aimed at turning core challenges into disruptive business outcomes for its clients. The press release concludes with standard disclaimer language noting that the content is provided under an arrangement with Business Wire India and that PTI assumes no editorial responsibility.