Mary Kay Inc. released its 2026 Sustainability Report, an annual report of the company’s efforts and achievements in social, economic and environmental sustainability. According to the report, Mary Kay is making significant progress toward its 2030 goals and showed a strong commitment to women’s empowerment, digital innovation, biodiversity and product stewardship.
In 2025, the company directed efforts to resource conservation, sustainable sourcing and responsible packaging. As a result, the company reduced plastic intensity, increased post-consumer recycled content (PCR), prioritized the use of sustainable paper sources and reaffirmed its support of the Global Shea Alliance and The Nature Conservancy.
To continue its decades-long commitment to positive social impact, the brand participated in impact partnerships, including the awarding of grants to next-gen innovators in diverse STEM categories, supporting empowerment initiatives that develop entrepreneurs and provide community development, funding cancer research, helping survivors of domestic violence and creating opportunities for women and their families around the world. Since 1996, the company has now donated $230 million in monetary and in-kind donations to company-sponsored global foundations.
From an economic standpoint, Mary Kay is now present in 40 markets, is engaged in more than 100 trade organizations and is leading the way in gender parity. In its top ten markets, 60% of its leadership positions are held by women. Overall, 63% of its executive team, 64% of its Research and Development Scientists and 79% of its Global Brand and Global Creative Team are women. This is reflective of its global workforce, of which 63% are women.
“Mary Kay’s commitment to enriching women’s lives continues to guide how we operate, innovate and create sustainable impact across the beauty industry while advancing women’s entrepreneurship for all generations around the world,” said Ryan Rogers, Mary Kay Chief Executive Officer. “This report reflects the measurable progress we are making against our 2030 commitments and the transformative social, economic and environmental change we are helping create for people, communities and the planet.”
