As world leaders gather at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) this month, Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate of sustainability and corporate responsibility, announced the completion of a 69-acre reforestation project to revitalize Florida’s Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. To date, Mary Kay Inc. has planted more than 1.2 million trees with partners around the world.
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In partnership with the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the Arbor Day Foundation and Mary Kay have planted 43,000 Scotch pines that will help protect critical water resources in Florida’s Bay County. The main environmental and biodiversity benefits of the project include:
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Restoration and conservation of the main source of drinking water for Bay County, Florida
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Reforestation with native tree species to restore this area to its natural state
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Habitat improvement for wildlife in the area, including deer, white quail, Sherman’s fox squirrel, and gopher tortoises
“Partners like Mary Kay are helping us achieve the global reach we need to make a difference through trees,” said Dan Lambe, executive director of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We are grateful for their contribution to our mission and look forward to continuing to work together to address pressing issues such as deforestation and ecosystem restoration.”
The Arbor Day Foundation estimates * that over a 40-year period, the impact will translate into:
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57,387.3 tons of bound carbon dioxide
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Removed 165.6 tons of air pollution
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2,455,300 gallons of rainfall collected
“Trees really are the closest thing to earthly superheroes,” said Deborah Gibbins, chief operating officer of Mary Kay Inc. “They absorb carbon, improve water quality, and produce vital oxygen. Her powers are unmatched, reason why which Mary Kay Inc. invests so much in reforestation projects around the world. ”
Earlier this year, Mary Kay also released one Message on his longstanding partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation Arbor Day Foundation. Together, Mary Kay Inc. and the Arbor Day Foundation have planted more than 1.2 million trees worldwide, with a measurable impact on vital forest ecosystems.
To learn more about Mary Kay’s commitment to sustainability, visit marykayglobal.com/sustainability and download Mary Kay’s Global Sustainability Strategy:
* Impact estimates were generated using i-Tree, a state-of-the-art peer-reviewed software by the USDA Forest Service that provides analysis and benefit assessment tools for urban and rural forestry.
Information on the Arbor Day Foundation
Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to be the largest non-profit membership organization dedicated to tree planting with over a million valued members, supporters and partners. Over the past 50 years, nearly 500 million trees from the Arbor Day Foundation have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests around the world. Our vision is to contribute to a world where trees are used to solve critical survival problems.
The Arbor Day Foundation is one of the largest conservation foundations in the world. Through its members, partners and programs, it educates and motivates stakeholders and communities around the world to be involved in its mission of planting, cultivating and celebrating trees. For more information, see arborday.org.
About Mary Kay Inc.
Mary Kay Ash, one of the first to break through the invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing in careers, founded the beauty company of her dreams in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has grown into a multi-billion dollar company with millions of independent sellers in nearly 40 countries. As an entrepreneurship company, Mary Kay is committed to empowering women on their journey through education, mentoring, promotion, networking and innovation. Mary Kay is committed to investing in the science behind beauty, creating innovative skincare products, color cosmetics, food supplements and fragrances. Committed to enriching today’s lives for a sustainable tomorrow, Mary Kay works with organizations around the world focused on advancing business excellence, supporting cancer research, promoting gender equality, promoting … protecting survivors of domestic violence, beautifying our communities and encouraging children to follow their dreams. Learn more about marykayglobal.comFind us on Facebook, Instagram And LinkedIn or follow us Twitter.
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