04.04.24
Happi Top 50 Company Mary Kay is once again helping to lead the way for global ocean conservation efforts.
The beauty brand participated in the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from March 11-13. As a bronze-level sponsor for the second consecutive year, Mary Kay demonstrated its commitment to fostering a sustainable blue economy as a private sector representative and through its long-standing collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
The Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, organized by Economist Impact, convened over 200 expert speakers and an international audience to engage in discussions, workshops and "how-to" sessions. These gatherings focused on actionable solutions to some of the most pressing oceanic challenges, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts across sectors.
Soundproof Solutions For Ocean Stewardship
Sandra Silva, general manager of Mary Kay Portugal, took an active role in the panel discussion entitled, "Developing Blue Nature-based Projects." Silva shared insights on the need for collaborative efforts in marine conservation and highlighted the impact of incorporating gender perspectives in initiatives tackling climate change challenges and biodiversity loss.
"Mary Kay's participation at this year's World Ocean Summit was not only about reinforcing our dedication to ocean conservation, but also about spotlighting the essential role of women in these efforts,” said Silva. “We believe that our collective actions today are pivotal for the preservation of marine ecosystems. All stakeholders left the summit with a clear vision on new synergies, a focus on actionable strategies, and soundproof solutions to enhance ocean stewardship.”
Dr. Lizzie Mcleod, global ocean director for The Nature Conservancy, said Mary Kay’s support of marine conservation initiatives, including the Super Reefs project in Palau, is one example of its collective effort to ensure a “resilient” ocean.
Mary Kay has worked to elevate ocean health and coral reef awareness through its support of The Nature Conservancy since 1987. Some of the most recent projects include the Super Reef restoration in the Asia Pacific region and other projects in Hawaii, Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Belize. These projects, says the company, align with Mary Kay's mission to enrich lives and ensure the health and longevity of marine environments for future generations.
Since its support of TNC, Mary Kay has contributed to projects across 100 conservation projects around the globe. As part of its mission to conserve the earth’s land and water, TNC aims to conserve 4 billion hectares of ocean by 2030—including coral reefs. Out of more than 1,500 articles published on coral reef sciences in organization for economic co-operation and development countries, 33% of authors were women. Between 13 to 24% of senior positions in the EU’s marine sciences sector are occupied by women, and 90% of women in fisheries and aquaculture are more involved in less well-paid or unpaid work.