Global beverage brand JDE Peet’s has received the 2025 Catalyst Award, which recognises organisations that excel in advancing workplace inclusion and gender equity.
In a statement, the company said the award celebrates JDE Peet’s’ “innovative approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), fostering a workplace where employees are empowered to thrive”.
According to Catalyst, since 2021 JDE Peet’s women’s representation has increased from 25 per cent to 36.4 per cent on the Executive Committee, from 37.2 per cent to 41.5 per cent on the Global Leadership team, and from 23.1 per cent to 38.5 per cent on the Board of Directors.
“At JDE Peet’s, we’re creating a future that authentically serves, reflects, and embraces everyone,” says Rafa Oliveira, CEO of JDE Peet’s.
“Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion – guided by our value of Solidarity and belief in ‘standing together in our differences’ – has fostered a workplace where everyone can bring their true selves to work. We are honoured to see our progress recognised by Catalyst, and it is a powerful reminder that while we celebrate milestones, our journey continues, and when we unleash our full potential, we succeed as a team.”
Catalyst is a global nonprofit dedicated to building workplaces that work for women. Since 1962, Catalyst’s preeminent thought leadership – including workplace expertise and actionable research – is said to have accelerated progress for women through workplace inclusion. The organisation is supported by 500 leading companies.
