Our Story – Publications
The following publications detail more than 60 years of stewardship at Mary Kay. From science to sustainability; ethos to ecosystems; Mary Kay’s influence may be vast, but our impact is personal.
Let’s dive in.
2022 Year-End Highlights
Mary Kay Inc., a global entrepreneurship development company and advocate for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, released its mid-year highlights for 2022.
July 2022
2020 Year-End Highlights
Mary Kay Inc., a global entrepreneurship development company and advocate for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, released its year-end highlights for 2020.
January 2021
Full Report (hyperlinked)
2021 Year-End Highlights
Mary Kay Inc., a global entrepreneurship development company and advocate for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, released its year-end highlights for 2021.
January 2022
Pink Changing Lives
Mary Kay Ash made a lasting impact to change the world for the better. In honor of her legacy, Pink Changing LivesSM was born to support and celebrate women and girls’ impactful contributions to the world.
Pink Changing Lives is our global commitment to recognize women and girls who are changing the world for the better, and support organizations around the world who tirelessly work to improve the lives of women and their families.
October 2022
Emergency Response: COVID
Mary Kay Inc., along with its four-company sponsored foundations implemented a wide range of initiatives to tackle the COVID-19 crisis including monetary donations, hand sanitizer and other hygiene product donations, and distributed support to local, domestic, and global organizations totaling nearly $10 million providing critical relief efforts for those impacted around the world.
May 2020 (rev. October 2022)
2023 Special Report on Sustainability
We are celebrating 60 years of Mary Kay by highlighting some of the amazing women who play a role in our environmental, social and economic sustainability
The 2020-2022 Global Sustainability & Social Impact Summary Report
The 2020-2021 Global Sustainability & Social Impact Summary report highlights progress Mary Kay has made so far and outlines our 10-year plan guiding corporate decisions, shaping policies and creating positive change. We hope you are inspired by our journey, and join us in as we continue to make progress making this vision a reality.
2020-21 Sustainability Strategic Summary Report
For nearly 60 years, Mary Kay has empowered women while changing the world of business and supporting local communities. As a family-owned company, our focus has been to operate against the highest of standards for business, the environment, and social impact.
Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow is our holistic approach encompassing three dimensions of sustainability – economic, environmental, and social – through five pillars, activated by 15 commitments to deliver a decade of sustainable action.
March 2021
Instituto Mary Kay (Brazil)
Instituto Mary Kay aims to promote the wellness of women and their families in all phases of life, and it develops projects focused on health, education, family, and professional and social development.
October 2022
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation (Canada)
The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting women living with cancer through the Look Good Feel Better program and to helping end violence against women by providing grants to women’s shelters and community outreach programs.
October 2022
Mary Kay China Sponsored Programs and Funds (China)
Through sponsored programs and funds, Mary Kay China established its philanthropic efforts to span the urgent needs of women and children. Launching its core program, the Mary Kay Women’s Entrepreneurship Program is in association with China Women’s Development Foundation; and includes four additional funds: Mary Kay China Charity Fund is in cooperation with China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, Mary Kay Spring Bud Fund is in cooperation with China Children and Teenagers’ Fund, Young Women’s Future Fund is in cooperation with Adream Foundation, and Pink Changing Lives Community Fund is set up by Pink Changing Lives Volunteer Club and Jing’an Branch of Shanghai Charity Foundation.
October 2022
Mary Kay Ash FoundationSM (United States of America) 25th Anniversary Annual Report
Since 1996, guided by Mary Kay Ash’s dream to enrich the lives of women everywhere, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation has invested millions of dollars in breakthrough cancer research, clinical trials and cancer support programs and services, and programs and services helping to end gender-based violence and violence against women.
October 2021