Hays: a committed international player
With more than 13,000 employees in 33 countries and offices around the world, Hays is an international leader in specialized recruitment. In France, the firm supports thousands of companies in their search for talent, while placing people, sustainability, and innovation at the heart of its strategy.
True to its values, Hays is implementing an ambitious CSR policy that aims, in particular, to reduce its environmental impact and improve the well-being of its teams. It is in this context that its partnership with Castalie, a company committed to sustainable hydration.
An unexpected and inspiring encounter
The starting point for this collaboration? An almost anecdotal moment, but a revealing one nonetheless. Frédéric Béziers-Rose, Managing Director of Hays, discovered Castalie water fountains in a brasserie. Impressed by their design, the quality of the materials, and the eco-friendly approach, this committed vegetarian, already mindful of environmental issues, immediately saw the potential for his company: "The quality of the materials, their recyclability, and the consistency of the approach immediately caught my attention," he explains.
A solution consistent with Hays' CSR strategy
Very quickly, the first Castalie water fountain was installed in the Strasbourg offices. The response was enthusiastic: employees embraced the fountain from the very first days. Building on this success, Hays rolled out Castalie water Castalie its various sites.
Why Castalie Because the solution addresses three key pillars of Hays' CSR policy:
- 9-fold reduction in carbon footprint through the elimination of plastic bottles;
- Improved comfort and well-being for employees;
- High standards of quality, both in terms of products and services.
Microfiltered water?
Castalie water fountains Castalie microfiltered water, available in unlimited quantities, still or sparkling, cold or hot. They are made fromrecyclable materials , largely in France and Spain, with a design that is built to last and be fully reconditioned in our dedicated center.
In terms of technology, the fountains are equipped with:
- a microfiltration system with a pore size of 0.5 microns, 100 times finer than a human hair.
- coupled with activated carbon, which improves the taste of the water (particularly by neutralizing chlorine) and reduces pollutants, including certain PFAS. Although it is difficult to completely eliminate these "forever chemicals," particularly due to the regular emergence of new molecules, the advanced filtration system, combining activated carbon and reverse osmosis, plays an essential role in reducing them. The result is healthier water that is pleasant to drink and meets the expectations of the most demanding consumers.
A concrete and measurable impact
The results are immediate. Whereas a conventional system (often imported from China) provides an average of 40 liters of water per month, a Castalie fountain Castalie between 400 and 800 liters.
"With every new arrival, we hear the same thing: employees drink more water since they have access to Castalie water, Castalie reports Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie.
This figure speaks for itself: beyond the environmental aspect, it improves quality of life at work by encouraging regular, high-quality hydration.
A meaningful collaboration
Through this choice, Hays demonstrates that it is possible to combine performance, responsibility, and well-being within the company. A simple gesture, such as drinking a glass of water, becomes a meaningful act for employees, for the planet, and for the future.
