Mary Kay Announces 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress in Global Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact
Dallas, (ANTARA/BUSINESS WIRE) - Mary Kay Inc., a leading global beauty company committed to sustainability and women’s empowerment, has announced its 2026 Sustainability Report. The report outlines progress made towards achieving its 2030 sustainability targets and highlights various achievements throughout 2025, alongside recent developments driving positive change worldwide.
The annual report emphasises Mary Kay’s decades-long commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability—the three core pillars of its business strategy and purpose-driven legacy, rooted in the company’s mission to ‘enrich the lives of women’ globally.
‘Mary Kay’s commitment to enriching the lives of women continues to guide how we conduct business, innovate, and create sustainable impact across the beauty industry, while advancing women’s entrepreneurship for all generations worldwide,’ said Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay. ‘This report reflects the measurable progress we have achieved in meeting our 2030 commitments and the transformative changes in social, economic, and environmental sectors that we have realised for society, communities, and the planet.’
From biodiversity and product management to women’s empowerment and digital innovation, Mary Kay continues to integrate sustainability principles into all aspects of its business. Key achievements throughout 2025 include:
ENVIRONMENTAL
Responsible Packaging: Mary Kay reaffirmed its commitment to reducing plastic intensity, increasing post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and expanding the use of recyclable packaging. For instance, Mary Kay TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Toning Lotion bottles contain 94% PCR material.
Resource Preservation: The company prioritises eco-friendly paper sources for product cartons, inserts, and shipping boxes. 100% of Mary Kay product packaging in the Americas and Europe is now recyclable. The company aims for 90% of its global packaging to be certified by 2030, supporting the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®).
Sustainable Sourcing: Mary Kay has supported organisations such as the Global Shea Alliance since 2023 and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil since 2014.
Water Management: 100% of the water used at the global Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing/R&D Centre (R3) in Texas is treated and returned to the local watershed through recycling processes.
Impactful Partnerships: Celebrating 39 years of partnership with The Nature Conservancy, supporting over 100 conservation projects in the US and globally.
SOCIAL
Pink Changing Lives®: Since 1996, Mary Kay Inc., alongside four company-sponsored global foundations, has distributed over US$230 million in donations and goods, including funding cancer research, assisting domestic violence survivors, and creating opportunities for women and families.
Women’s Empowerment: Over 600,000 women worldwide have benefited from Mary Kay-led initiatives in entrepreneurship, education, and community development. In 2025, the company continued long-term partnerships with the City of Lewisville and INCubatoredu to support high school students through entrepreneurship curricula.
STEM Future: 51 grants totalling over US$234,000 were awarded to young women from 17 countries pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Through the Madam C.J. Walker Scholarships, 10 grants were provided to female university students.
ECONOMIC
Women in Leadership: Women hold 63% of Executive Team positions, 64% of R&D Scientist roles, 79% of Global Brand and Creative Team roles, and 60% of leadership positions in Mary Kay’s 10 largest markets.
Global Footprint: Mary Kay celebrated its presence in 40 markets in 2025, marking milestones in countries including China, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Digital Transformation: Central to Mary Kay’s digital strategy is the implementation of a cloud-first approach and the modernisation of technological infrastructure, including the migration of over 95% of custom applications to integrated Software as a Service (SaaS) to support critical operations.