ESG News For Mary Kay Inc.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in science, innovation, and furthering young women’s education marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 with an exploratory event aimed to inspire the next generation of female STEM leaders.

For 36 years, Mary Kay has partnered with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to tackle ocean health and coral reef awareness the world over.

For Mary Kay, it’s mission critical: we’ve been accelerating our digital innovation efforts to unleash the full potential of women entrepreneurs.

Mary Kay stands at the forefront of change, not only championing the cause of women but also recognizing the immense power women entrepreneurs hold in shaping our global and local economies and driving meaningful change in sustainability efforts.

In 2020, Mary Kay launched the Young Women in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) grant program and social campaign to help shift the perception of “the face of science,” and encourage young women to pursue STEM paths.

As a global leader in women’s empowerment and innovative science, Mary Kay is committed to providing higher education grants and STEM learning opportunities to build or strengthen a robust pipeline of female talent in STEM focused fields.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation and sustainability, was honored for the second year in a row with a 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award, a prestigious recognition created by the conservation non-profit Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature annually celebrates 20 businesses based or operating in Texas that demonstrate data-backed commitments to conservation and sustainability through the TxN 20 initiative.This press release features mul

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation and sustainability, was honored for the second year in a row with a 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award, a prestigious recognition created by the conservation non-profit Texan by Nature.

Foundation awarded grants support cancer research efforts and domestic violence shelters across the U.S.

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation® today announced it has awarded $2.4 million in cancer research and domestic violence shelter grants around the country.

Mary Kay markets are making a lasting impact worldwide by providing lifesaving surgeries, helping end hunger, protecting survivors from domestic abuse, beautifying our communities, and encouraging children to follow their dreams.

In 2019, Mary Kay joined forces with six United Nations agencies to form the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a groundbreaking partnership with a commitment to alleviate barriers to women’s entrepreneurship.

Mary Kay celebrated International Day of Forests by highlighting its certification from the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). The certification applies to Mary Kay’s Print and Digital Imaging Center in North Texas (FSC® C181627).

In 2023, Mary Kay joined Global Shea Alliance (GSA), a non-profit industry association that designs, develops, and delivers strategies that drive a competitive and sustainable Shea industry worldwide.

Mary Kay has always been an advocate for women in STEM – which I experience firsthand as a member of the Research & Development team – and I was proud to represent the Company in furthering these young participants’ dreams.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in corporate sustainability and advocacy, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report.

The sponsorship and findings presented at the 2024 SID meeting represent the latest efforts by Mary Kay to reinforce the brand’s long-standing commitment to advancing research and development in skin health and beauty.

According to National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH), 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

Mary Kay Inc., a corporate cheerleader in support of STEM education and youth pursuing their dreams, recently awarded three grants to five standout high school scientists, selected from nearly 2,000 participants representing almost 70 countries, with grants at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles. The grants—totaling nearly $10,000—were awarded to students with innovative projects focused on finding cures for cancers affecting women, sustainable packaging

Mary Kay Inc., a corporate cheerleader in support of STEM education and youth pursuing their dreams, recently awarded three grants to five standout high school scientists, selected from more than 2,000 participants

Lewisville High School (Lewisville Independent School District) students, participating in the INCubatoredu program, competed in their Final Pitch Night at the Technology, Exploration & Career Center - West in Lewisville, Texas on April 25, 2024.

On May 10, Mary Kay Inc. partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and Keep Lewisville Beautiful to host a tree planting event at Railroad Park to celebrate Mother Nature and Mother’s Day.

Meet Nichole Jones-Dooley, our Plant Manager at our Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing and R&D Facility. Nichole, having over 15 years of experience in cosmetics manufacturing and supply chain management, leads with a focus in sustainability and positive impact.​

Here at Mary Kay, we’re changing the narrative through advocating for gender-responsive procurement.

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is pleased to announce the acceptance of applications for the 2024 Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships, sponsored by Mary Kay, Inc., will be awarded.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts. The beauty brand was proud to participate at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, held in Lisbon, Portugal.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts. The beauty brand was proud to participate at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from March 11-13. As a bronze level sponsor for the second consecutive year, Mary Kay demonstrated its unwavering commitment to fostering a sustainable blue economy as a private sector representative and through its long-s

Meet Dawn Burke-Colvin! Dawn is a Senior Principal Scientist on our R&D team and the inventor behind more than 50 patents, with an emphasis on skin care formulations.

The clock is ticking: half of the Earth’s coral reefs and 85% of shellfish reefs have been lost to date. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Mary Kay Inc. are urgently working together to protect and restore some of the remaining reefs.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Fourth Anniversary Report Highlights WEA’s Impact on Solving the Most Critical Needs of Women Entrepreneurs: Access to Education, Funding, Networks and Markets and Global Advocacy.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."

Recognizing the critical role companies play in conservation, Mary Kay is deeply involved in reforestation initiatives through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

According to the Stanford Social Innovation Review, AI Algorithms exhibiting gender bias resulted in 70% of lower quality of service for women. At Mary Kay, we know a level playing field is not only key but vital for women entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s digital economy.

Empowering, embracing and celebrating women is what Mary Kay does best. We know at the heart of every woman is a unique balance and blend that makes her truly shine, and the same is true for her skin.

As a global sustainability advocate, Mary Kay is committed to creating and implementing sustainability initiatives related to water at its global manufacturing facility in Lewisville, Texas.

Mary Kay has supported conservation initiatives in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) to drive impact in critical areas such as reforestation.

@MaryKayCares and @UTSW partner to shape the future of cancer research through international postdoctoral fellows program.

‘Special Report on Sustainability 2023’ Highlights the Global Beauty Brand’s Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability Impact Spanning 60 Years

@MaryKayCares awards $2.4 million in Cancer Research and Domestic Violence Shelter Grants, creating a safer, healthier world for women

“Inclusive Capital: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs on a Global Scale” will foster dialogue among stakeholders in the women's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Corporate volunteers recognized for furthering education and entrepreneurial spirit of youth throughout year

@MaryKayGlobal celebrates Ocean’s Week by reaffirming its decades-long partnership with The Nature Conservancy to support ocean conservation and coral reef protection.

In addition to the grants totaling $100,000, 600 Mary Kay care kits were assembled for the four shelters.

High-level multi-stakeholder event on unlocking the potential of women entrepreneurs to innovate in the digital economy as prelude to the announcement of the top three winners of the WEA Digital Innovation Challenge

The female-produced and directed documentary showcases the power of women in conservation

Global Competition Encouraging Youth to Apply Critical Thinking to Solve UN SDGs

Ten women-owned or -led startups from around the world to receive capacity-building training and specialized mentorship to scale their digital solutions to help build an enabling eco-system for women entrepreneurs

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

@MaryKayGlobal highlights the importance of women’s leadership and private sector engagement in conservation at the World Ocean Summit 2023 hosted by Economist Impact.