Catalyst, Inc. is a global nonprofit, founded in 1962, that advances women through workplace inclusion via research, tools and events, reaching over 24 million employees in 180 countries.
Catalyst, Inc. is a global nonprofit founded in 1962 by feminist writer and advocate Felice Schwartz. Its mission is to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion. The organisation holds that when workplaces work for women, they work for everyone, and it concentrates on building cultures in which innovation thrives and meaningful change occurs. Its stated core values are Responsibility, Collaboration, Authenticity and Innovation.
The organisation's work rests on research and applied solutions. It has produced more than 500 reports, tools and solutions covering workplace gender equity research, organisational inclusion and diversity analytics, and the development of practical research instruments. Alongside this, Catalyst runs events designed to strengthen trust and advance women, and it convenes professional gatherings that support its partner companies.
Catalyst works with world-leading CEOs and companies, among them Accenture, Bank of America, Chevron, McDonald's, Pfizer and Procter & Gamble, spanning consulting, financial services, energy, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. Its resources reach over 24 million employees across 180 countries. The organisation is headquartered in New York City, with a presence in Canada and Europe.
