Mary Kay Inc. – Emissions Trend

Lewisville, TX · 2020–2023 · Parent: Mary Kay Inc

This page assembles 4 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Mary Kay Inc., spanning 2020–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 64.0K in 2020 and closed at 4.2K in 2023 – a decrease of 93.4% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Certain glycol ethers at 177.0K, followed by Nonylphenol Ethoxylates at 38.0K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-93.4%)
2020 Total
64.0K lbs
2023 Total
4.2K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
021.1K42.2K63.4K84.5K105.6K 2020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2020 64.0K lbs 2 -
2021 105.6K lbs 2 +64.9%
2022 41.2K lbs 1 -61.0%
2023 4.2K lbs 1 -89.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 2020202120222023 Total
Certain glycol ethers 42.4K 89.2K 41.2K 4.2K 177.0K
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates 21.6K 16.4K - - 38.0K

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mary Kay Inc. getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2020–2023, Mary Kay Inc.'s total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 93%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 4 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2020–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.