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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

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21

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Mary Kay's score of 21 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 across all three scopes: Scope 1 at 538,979,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 also at 538,979,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 matching this figure at 538,979,000 kg CO2e. The company has set a significant commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the year 2030, starting from 2020. This ambitious target reflects Mary Kay's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the cosmetics industry. As a global entity headquartered in the US, Mary Kay's initiatives align with industry standards for climate responsibility, aiming to mitigate its environmental impact while promoting social responsibility.

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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. This request for Mary Kay is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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