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Mary Kay

Mary Kay Inc., a renowned name in the beauty industry, is headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash, the company has established itself as a leader in skincare and cosmetics, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various beauty needs. Mary Kay is celebrated for its innovative formulations and commitment to empowering women through entrepreneurship. Its core offerings include skincare, colour cosmetics, and fragrance, all distinguished by high-quality ingredients and a focus on customer satisfaction. Over the decades, Mary Kay has achieved notable milestones, including a robust global sales force and recognition for its philanthropic efforts. With a strong market position, Mary Kay continues to inspire beauty enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mary Kay's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Mary Kay's score of 18 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

36%

Mary Kay's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Mary Kay reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,616,937,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed equally across all three scopes: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, each contributing about 538,979,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing these emissions. Mary Kay's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as they have not outlined specific strategies or pledges to reduce their carbon footprint. As a company headquartered in the US, Mary Kay operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and climate action, yet their current lack of defined reduction goals may position them at a disadvantage compared to competitors actively pursuing aggressive climate commitments.

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2021
Scope 1
538,979,000
Scope 2
538,979,000
Scope 3
538,979,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mary Kay's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Mary Kay is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Mary Kay is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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