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Barnama
16-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Mary Kay Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Reaffirms Global Impact Goals
BUSINESS The annual sustainability report highlights Mary Kay's decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company's mission of 'enriching women's lives' around the world. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.) KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress toward its 2030 goals while showcasing key achievements in 2024 across environmental, social, and economic pillars. 'For over 60 years, our company has championed initiatives that empower women, protect the planet, and build resilient communities. This report reaffirms our long-term commitments and celebrates the measurable impact we are making worldwide,' said Mary Kay Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Rogers in a statement. In 2024, Mary Kay advanced its responsible packaging strategy, with its TimeWise Targeted-Action Toning Lotion bottle comprising 94 per cent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. The company also reported that 93 per cent of palm oil used by its suppliers was certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), while 80 per cent of shea use came from Global Shea Alliance (GSA) members. At its Richard R. Rogers (R3) research and development and manufacturing facility in Texas, 100 per cent of water used was treated and recycled back into the local watershed. The company marked major milestones in long-standing partnerships, supporting 100 conservation projects with The Nature Conservancy and 34 ecosystem preservation efforts with the Arbor Day Foundation. On the social front, Mary Kay's Pink Changing Lives initiative surpassed US$230 million in global donations since 1996. More than 600,000 women worldwide were impacted in 2024 through empowerment programmes delivered at various levels. (US$1=RM4.24) The company also supported women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), awarding 37 grants to young women from 16 countries and funding eight grants through the Madam C.J. Walker initiative with the Society of Cosmetic Chemists while also serving as a special award organisation at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair. Women continue to power Mary Kay's global operations, making up 63 per cent of its workforce, with 57 per cent in leadership roles across its top 10 markets. Economically, Mary Kay expanded into Kyrgyzstan and strengthened its digital sales channels with 'Phygital"—blending physical and digital strategies—in Mexico and Brazil, with plans to expand to Colombia in 2025.

Barnama
16-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, And Environmental Spheres
DALLAS, July 16 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women's empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world. The annual report highlights Mary Kay's decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company's mission of 'enriching women's lives' around the world.

National Post
15-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Spheres
Article content Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Article content DALLAS — Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women's empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world. Article content Article content From product stewardship and biodiversity preservation to advancing women's equality & economic inclusion, and accelerating digitalization efforts to unleash entrepreneurship, Mary Kay continues to integrate sustainability into every facet of its business. Article content The annual report highlights Mary Kay's decades-long dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability – core pillars central to its business strategy and its purpose-driven legacy rooted in the company's mission of 'enriching women's lives' around the world. Article content 'For over 60 years, our company has championed a business model and key initiatives that empower women, help protect the planet, and model resilient communities,' said Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay. 'This year's report reaffirms our goals and commitments, while celebrating the measurable and meaningful impact we are creating worldwide.' Article content From product stewardship and biodiversity preservation to advancing women's equality and economic inclusion, and accelerating digitalization efforts to unleash entrepreneurship, Mary Kay continues to integrate sustainability into every facet of its business. Below are key 2024 highlights: Article content Environmental: Article content Responsible Packaging: Reaffirmed our commitments to reducing plastic intensity, increase post-consumer recycled content (PCR), and increase recycle-ready/recyclable packaging 1. For example, the bottle of Mary Kay TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Toning Lotion contains 94% PCR content. Sustainable Sourcing: 93% of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified Palm Oil is used by our suppliers as of 2024 and 80% of our Shea use was sourced from the Global Shea Alliance (GSA) member suppliers. Water Management: 100% of the water used at our Richard R. Rogers (R3) global R&D and Manufacturing facility in Texas is treated and recycled back into the local watershed. Impact Partnerships: Celebrated 37-year partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) representing 100 conservation projects supported and 16-year partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) to preserve ecosystems in Texas and around the world through 34 projects. Article content Social: Article content Pink Changing Lives®: $230 million USD donated in monetary and in-kind donations by Mary Kay Inc. and its four Company-sponsored foundations globally since 1996 2. Women's Empowerment: 600K+ women positively impacted globally through meaningful programs at the global, regional, and local levels as of 2024. Future of STEM: 37 grants awarded to young women from 16 countries pursuing STEM careers and 8 grants awarded to female students through the 'Madam C.J. Walker Scholarships' with The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) sponsored by Mary Kay as of 2024. Impact Partnerships: Mary Kay served as a special award organization at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in 2024. Article content Economic: Article content Women Powered: 63% of the global workforce at Mary Kay are female and 57% of leadership positions are held by women in our top 10 markets. 60% of our Executive team is female 3. Global Footprint: Mary Kay expanded into Kyrgyzstan. Digitalization: Reimagined the digital selling experience through embracing digital opportunities while maintaining the hallmark of personalized service and attention our Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) are known for. In 2024, Mary Kay launched the 'Phygital' campaign in Mexico and Brazil with Colombia to follow in 2025. Advocacy: Engaged in 100+ trade associations globally on a range of policy issues from direct selling and entrepreneurship to personal care and supply chain and logistics. In Brazil, Mary Kay contributed to the G20 Employment & Education Task Force (B20) Policy Paper. Article content IN 2024 AND 2025, MARY KAY EARNED SIGNIFICANT RECOGNITIONS: Article content Named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World 4 by Euromonitor International for three consecutive years, in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Ranked #9 on Forbes's Best Brands for Social Impact 2025 out of 3,900 brands. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 10 and the only direct selling company on the list. Ranked #11 in the Women's Wear Daily Beauty Inc.'s 2024 Top 100 Beauty Companies released in 2025. Five Stars rating on Newsweek 2025 America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. Honored with a 'Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award' by Texan By Nature (TxN) in 2023 and again in 2024. Received a 2024 'Top Supply Chain Award' by The Supply & Demand Chain Executive for priority work on a shipment visibility solution in partnership with Tive, a leading provider. Article content Mary Kay's 2025 Sustainability Report is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and serves as a benchmark for stakeholders and partners seeking to drive collective impact. Article content About Mary Kay Article content 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 40 markets. For over 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 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on X 1 Recyclable only where facilities exist. 2 While the Company has provided philanthropic support to charitable causes for many decades, official documentation began in 1996 with the founding of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® (U.S.). 3 Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2025). 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Business Upturn
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
One, Two, Three-Peat: Mary Kay Inc. Named #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World for Three Years in a Row
By Business Wire India Published on June 23, 2025, 17:30 IST Dallas, United States: Good things come in threes: iconic beauty brand and global entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. has again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International for the third consecutive year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay states: 'Being named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World by Euromonitor International three years in a row marks a grand slam achievement for Mary Kay. This repeated milestone reflects years of R&D and marketing efforts to create skin and beauty solutions that meet consumer needs and are loved the world-over. Above all, it demonstrates the transformative power of our Independent Beauty Consultants who are driving this success globally.' (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.) Euromonitor International is the foremost provider of global business intelligence, market analysis, and consumer insights with over 50 years of conducting market research across more than 100 countries. 'Being named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World by Euromonitor International three years in a row marks a grand slam achievement for Mary Kay,' said Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay . 'This repeated milestone reflects years of R&D and marketing efforts to create skin and beauty solutions that meet consumer needs and are loved the world-over. Above all, it demonstrates the transformative power of our Independent Beauty Consultants who are driving this success globally.' In addition to the global recognition, Mary Kay has been named: #1 Brand of Facial Make-Up in Latin America,* #1 Brand of Lip Products in Latin America,* #1 Brand of Color Cosmetics in Mexico,* #1 Brand of Skincare and Color Cosmetics in Mexico.* Sarah Boumphrey, Global Research Director at Euromonitor International, stated, 'Our awards reflect the highest standard of excellence in the industries we track, and beauty and direct selling are no exception. Honorees are recognized through a rigorous, data-driven evaluation process that draws on independent research, global market analysis, and deep category expertise. Euromonitor is proud to collaborate with leading companies, like Mary Kay, and this accomplishment signifies their commitment to performance and quality in a highly competitive landscape.' With presence in over 40 markets and millions of Independent Beauty Consultants around the world, Mary Kay continues to set the standard for beauty that empowers and delivers. Several fan-favorite products contribute to Mary Kay's #1 status, including the iconic TimeWise® skincare line, the dermatologist validated Clinical Solutions® skincare line, the Mary Kay® Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover beloved by influencers and celebrities, the Mary Kay® Ultimate Mascara™, the Mary Kay Unlimited® Lip Gloss, and the Mary Kay® Waterproof Eyeliner, to name a few. In 2024 alone, Mary Kay garnered 65 beauty awards around the world. In addition to the Euromonitor International #1 recognition, Mary Kay recently ranked #11 in the Women's Wear Daily Beauty Inc.'s 2024 Top 100 Beauty Companies . Mary Kay products are sold by best-in-class Independent Beauty Consultants who provide personalized service to customers in person and online at , and on social and digital media channels. The Euromonitor award reinforces Mary Kay as one of the world's best loved brands with a business model and corporate mission focused on empowering women, transforming lives, and helping to protect our natural resources. Did You Know: One Mary Kay ® Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover is sold every 5 minutes around the globe. 2 Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover is sold every 5 minutes around the globe. Nearly 1,500 patents globally are held by Mary Kay for products, technologies, and packaging designs in its global portfolio. 3 Mary Kay's state-of-the-art Richard R. Rogers (R3) global Manufacturing/R&D Center located in Lewisville, Texas, has a production capacity of up to 1.1 million products per day. 62% of Mary Kay's global R&D teams are women. 4 81% of Mary Kay's Global Marketing team & Creative Studio are women. 5 30% of sales force members who started their Mary Kay business in the past year are under the age of 35.6 About Mary Kay 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 40 markets. For over 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 . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn , or follow us on X . _____________________________ 1 'Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data' * 'Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data' 2 Source: Mary Kay Inc., data as of December 2024, for the past 12 months, based on units sold. 3 Source: Mary Kay Inc., as of 2025. 4 Source: Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2025). 5 Source: Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2025). 6 Source: Mary Kay Inc., 2024 U.S. data. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.


Associated Press
23-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
One, Two, Three-Peat: Mary Kay Inc. Named #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World for Three Years in a Row
DALLAS, June 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Good things come in threes: iconic beauty brand and global entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. has again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International for the third consecutive year. Euromonitor International is the foremost provider of global business intelligence, market analysis, and consumer insights with over 50 years of conducting market research across more than 100 countries. 'Being named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World by Euromonitor International three years in a row marks a grand slam achievement for Mary Kay,' said Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay. 'This repeated milestone reflects years of R&D and marketing efforts to create skin and beauty solutions that meet consumer needs and are loved the world-over. Above all, it demonstrates the transformative power of our Independent Beauty Consultants who are driving this success globally.' In addition to the global recognition, Mary Kay has been named: Sarah Boumphrey, Global Research Director at Euromonitor International, stated, 'Our awards reflect the highest standard of excellence in the industries we track, and beauty and direct selling are no exception. Honorees are recognized through a rigorous, data-driven evaluation process that draws on independent research, global market analysis, and deep category expertise. Euromonitor is proud to collaborate with leading companies, like Mary Kay, and this accomplishment signifies their commitment to performance and quality in a highly competitive landscape.' With presence in over 40 markets and millions of Independent Beauty Consultants around the world, Mary Kay continues to set the standard for beauty that empowers and delivers. Several fan-favorite products contribute to Mary Kay's #1 status, including the iconic TimeWise® skincare line, the dermatologist validated Clinical Solutions® skincare line, the Mary Kay® Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover beloved by influencers and celebrities, the Mary Kay® Ultimate Mascara™, the Mary Kay Unlimited® Lip Gloss, and the Mary Kay® Waterproof Eyeliner, to name a few. In 2024 alone, Mary Kay garnered 65 beauty awards around the world. In addition to the Euromonitor International #1 recognition, Mary Kay recently ranked #11 in the Women's Wear Daily Beauty Inc.'s 2024 Top 100 Beauty Companies. Mary Kay products are sold by best-in-class Independent Beauty Consultants who provide personalized service to customers in person and online at and on social and digital media channels. The Euromonitor award reinforces Mary Kay as one of the world's best loved brands with a business model and corporate mission focused on empowering women, transforming lives, and helping to protect our natural resources. Did You Know: *** About Mary KayOne 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 40 markets. For over 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 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on X. Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications 972.687.5332 or [email protected] # # # 1'Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data' * 'Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data' 2Source: Mary Kay Inc., data as of December 2024, for the past 12 months, based on units sold. 3 Source: Mary Kay Inc., as of 2025. 4Source: Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2025). 5Source: Women Representation and Leadership at Mary Kay (May 2025). 6Source: Mary Kay Inc., 2024 U.S. data. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Mary Kay