People, Passion, Planet: Mary Kay Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
2024年7月24日 - 12:00AM
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Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in corporate sustainability and
advocacy, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The
report—which is organized by environmental, social, and economic
impact—underscores the company’s commitment to creating and
nurturing a business model that enriches women’s lives and supports
communities while protecting our planet.
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Mary Kay’s 2024 Sustainability report,
released in July, is organized by environmental, social, and
economic impact. It underscores the company’s commitment to
creating and nurturing a business model that enriches women’s lives
and supports communities while protecting our planet. (Photo
credit: Mary Kay).
“Sustainability has deep roots in the Mary Kay story,” said
Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay Inc. “We like
to say we did it before it was ‘cool.’ Our iconic founder, Mary Kay
Ash, was passionate about not only changing the world, but
protecting it. I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished this
year—and every year—in realizing her dream. I think she would be
proud, too.”
In a world that is rapidly evolving, Mary Kay stands at the
forefront of change, championing the cause of women while
recognizing the immense power they hold in shaping our global
economy and driving meaningful change.
The 2024 report highlights Mary Kay’s promise to make decisions
that are right for our planet and its people:
Environmental Sustainability
- Water Stewardship: Partnering with The Nature
Conservancy for over 36 years, Mary Kay supports the "Super Reefs"
initiative to protect resilient coral reefs.
- Resource Conservation: Through a 16-year partnership
with the Arbor Day Foundation, Mary Kay has supported the planting
of over 1.4 million trees in reforestation projects across nine
countries.
- Sustainable Sourcing: Joining the Global Shea Alliance,
Mary Kay promotes economic well-being for the 16 million women Shea
collectors in West Africa.
Social Sustainability
- Pink Changing Lives: Through this program, funded by
designated product sales, Mary Kay has donated over $18 million to
initiatives enriching women's lives worldwide since 2008.
- Women’s Empowerment: On International Women’s Day, Mary
Kay joined the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), a set of
Principles offering guidance to businesses on how to advance gender
equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and
community. More than 600,000 women have benefitted from the
trainings, events, and programs offered by the Women’s
Entrepreneurship Accelerator, launched by Mary Kay in partnership
with six United Nations agencies in 2019.
- Fostering Women in STEM: Committed to the development of
the next generation of women STEM leaders, Mary Kay has awarded 29
grants totaling nearly $195,000 since 2020.
Economic Sustainability
- Celebrating 60 years: Mary Kay Ash’s vision of enriching
women’s lives continues. Mary Kay, still family-owned and -led, has
blossomed into a global brand with nearly 4,000 employees and
millions of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 35
markets. For more than 60 years, Mary Kay has provided an
unparalleled entrepreneurship opportunity for women around the
world. The company was named the #1 Direct Selling brand of Skin
Care and Color Cosmetics in the World by Euromonitor
International1.
- Digital Innovation: Mary Kay enhances the capabilities
of Independent Beauty Consultants through digital tools, including
augmented reality apps and the Interactive Catalog, allowing them
to excel in their businesses and realize their dreams.
- Advocacy for Gender Equality in AI: Partnering with the
Equal Rights Trust, Mary Kay pioneered research to eliminate gender
bias in AI technologies.
For further insights into Mary Kay’s global sustainability
strategy, engagement, and impact, view the full report here.
About Mary Kay
Then. Now. Always. One of the original glass ceiling breakers,
Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with
one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a
global company with millions of independent sales force members in
more than 35 countries. For 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has
empowered women to define their own futures through education,
mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to
investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing
cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements,
and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for
future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and
domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn
more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and
LinkedIn, or follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter).
1 “Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal
Care 2023 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2022 data.”
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