DALLAS-- October 11, 2022 -- Mary Kay Inc., a long-standing champion and global advocate for women’s empowerment and gender equality, has released a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month and hosted a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit in conjunction with World Inclusion Day.

Through these efforts, Mary Kay is holding itself accountable to its DEI commitments which are centered around three fundamental concepts: understanding through Knowledge, demanding Action, and ensuring sustainable transformative Change within our company, across our business partners and in the communities we serve.

“Mary Kay has operated with an intention to challenge the status quo since its inception, opening doors for women and diverse groups since 1963. We believe the private sector has a fundamental role to play in bringing about social change. Through our corporate actions, we are committed to advancing diversity and ensuring inclusivity in our company. We recognize the fight for equality stretches beyond our walls which is why we champion efforts in communities we touch around the globe,” said Julia A. Simon, Chief Legal and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Mary Kay.

Company Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Position

As a global company, we believe our diversity is a strength which fosters innovation and growth. We strive to lead by our founding values and purpose, celebrating diversity, and cultivating an inclusive workplace and society for nearly 60 years.

Founded by a woman who defied her era’s gender norms and broke barriers at a time when barely a third of American women were in the workforce, DEI is at the heart of Mary Kay’s mission to advance women’s economic empowerment and gender equality.

Internally, we are committed to advancing diversity and ensuring everyone has a voice in our company. Present in nearly 40 markets, we believe DEI is key to how we operate, and over the years, we have taken concerted measures to integrate DEI as a core strategy to our business growth. We seek to create an environment where individuals can express and share different thoughts, experiences and perspectives ensuring they feel seen, heard, and respected.

Our 10-year Sustainability Strategy, Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, pursues a holistic approach to DEI and is centered around three fundamental concepts: Knowledge, Action, and Change.

Through concrete steps and partnerships, we are continuously working toward realizing a more inclusive, diverse and equitable culture in our company and in our communities. We are committed to supporting DEI efforts and reaching our goal to understanding through knowledge, demanding action, and ensuring sustainable long-lasting change through the following internal focus areas: