Mary Kay Inc. Promotes Women's Leadership in Conservation Through Virtual Learning Exchange

By: WE Staff | Friday, 14 October 2022

Mary Kay Inc., a leading proponent of gender equality and corporate sustainability, recently took part in a virtual learning exchange organised by the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the Regional Secretariat of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF).

In addition to highlighting successful women-led initiatives in sustainable marine resource management and ocean protection, the event, "Women Leaders Protecting the Coral Triangle's Threatened Biodiversity and Endangered Species," highlighted innovations and actions taken by women leaders throughout the Coral Triangle in protecting marine biodiversity. In order to achieve the worldwide objective of protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, these programmes place a strong emphasis on biodiversity preservation, climate action, and marine protected area management.

The coral reefs in the Coral Triangle are among the most beautiful and diverse in the world, and they serve as a habitat for more than 250 different fish species. However, a lot of the coral triangle's marine life and ecosystems are in danger due to human activity.

Mary Kay participated in a panel discussion with representatives from the CTC, CTI-CFF, TNC, WWF Malaysia, Conservation International, and the University of the Philippines Diliman to share motivational tales about preserving sea turtles, dugongs, sharks, and sustainable fisheries.

Many of the initiatives Mary Kay supports result in successful conservation efforts, gender equality, and community economic empowerment.

Mary Kay has kept working with TNC, the women of Papua New Guinea, and Mangoro Market Meri to market sustainable mangrove products like shellfish and mudcrabs while preventing mangroves from being cut down for their wood in the Coral Triangle. To help this community create much-needed revenue and employment possibilities while simultaneously enhancing the mangrove habitat, it is provided with leadership, financial literacy, and business management training.

Mary Kay has additionally supported TNC's work with KAWAKI in the Solomon Islands to safeguard sea turtles and carry out community health and conservation education initiatives in the Arnavon Community Marine Park. This work has included gender training with 30 park rangers, KAWAKI members, and other community stakeholders to comprehend and challenge gender-based norms that might prevent women from participating in park activities. 2,000 people have been reached by their cleanliness and conservation teaching initiatives in local communities and schools.

Visit marykayglobal.com/sustainability to read more about Mary Kay's dedication to sustainability and to obtain the company's global sustainability strategy, Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

About Mary Kay Inc.

Mary Kay Ash, a pioneer in shattering glass ceilings, started her ideal beauty business in 1963 with the exclusive purpose of enhancing women's lives. That vision has grown into a multibillion dollar business with millions of independent sales representatives in close to 40 nations. Mary Kay is dedicated to empowering women on their entrepreneurial journeys through education, mentoring, advocacy, networking, and innovation.

Mary Kay is committed to funding research into the science of beauty and producing innovative skincare products, colour cosmetics, dietary supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay collaborates with international organisations that support business excellence, cancer research, gender equality, protecting victims of domestic abuse, beautifying our communities, and inspiring kids to pursue their dreams because she believes in enhancing lives today for a sustainable tomorrow.