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Mary Kay Inc., commonly known as Mary Kay, is a prominent global direct seller in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, US, the company was founded in 1963 by visionary entrepreneur Mary Kay Ash. It quickly grew to become a significant force in personal care.
The brand specialises in high-quality skincare, sophisticated colour cosmetics, luxurious fragrances, and effective body care products. Mary Kay distinguishes itself through its unique direct selling model, empowering millions of Independent Beauty Consultants globally. This approach, coupled with its expansive product range, has established Mary Kay as a leader in the international beauty market, with operations in nearly 40 countries.
15
DitchCarbon score
-8 vs industry average
Mary Kay’s score of 15 is lower than 34% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Furniture Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.369
20182025
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Mary Kay yet.
Mary Kay's reported carbon emissions
Mary Kay, a current subsidiary of Mary Kay Inc., has set near-term absolute reduction targets to decrease its carbon footprint. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This commitment is detailed in their 2020-2022 Sustainability & Social Impact Commitment Summary Report.
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Mary Kay’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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