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Trade Publication L’Écho Touristique — Accommodations / Sustainable Tourism section · October 3, 2024 · Article by David Savary L’Écho Touristique reports that the family-owned Duval Group, parent company of Odalys resorts, is adopting the status of a mission-driven company. To ensure it meets its social and environmental commitments, the group has formed a mission committee consisting of…

Duval Group Press Release · October 1, 2024 · Duval Group Corporate Communications The Duval Group, a French family-owned group with one billion euros in revenue, announces its transition to a mission-driven company, incorporating social and environmental objectives into its articles of incorporation. To ensure the success of this initiative, it is establishing a mission committee composed of prominent figures…

VISCONTI Talks Podcast (VISCONTI Partners) · June 27, 2024 · Interview conducted by Hubert Reynier In an episode of VISCONTI Talks, Hubert Reynier, founding president of VISCONTI Partners, hosts Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie. The discussion, centered on the role of a leader, explores the strategic development of the company: opening up the company to outside investors, choosing investors, building a team, and more.

Hospitality Insiders Video Podcast — Episode 83 · June 27, 2024 · Interview conducted by Maxime Blot In Episode 83 of his Hospitality Insiders podcast, Maxime Blot, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, welcomes Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie. Beyond the company’s history, the conversation delves into the technical expertise of filtration and the quality standards that…

Video Podcast “Coulisses de CEO” (BDO France) · April 4, 2024 · Interview conducted by Arnaud Naudan On “Coulisses de CEO,” the podcast hosted by Arnaud Naudan, Chairman of the Executive Board of BDO France, Thibault Lamarque recounts Castalie entrepreneurial journey. From building an elite sales team to the unexpected technical sophistication of its fountains, in…

In an article published by Ouest-France, Castalie highlighted as a French company committed to transforming water consumption habits. Founded by Thibault Lamarque, the company has been pursuing an ambitious mission since 2011: to end dependence on single-use plastic bottles by developing water solutions…

CNews Television — “L’Hebdo de l’éco” program · March 21, 2024 · Interview conducted by Eric de Riedmatten As a guest on “L’Hebdo de l’éco” on CNews, hosted by Eric de Riedmatten, Thibault Lamarque presents Castalie new goal Castalie to equip public spaces with microfiltered water fountains. Beyond its traditional market in the hospitality industry, the…

Joint Op-Ed in L’Opinion — Economy Section · February 28, 2024 · Op-ed signed by a group of public figures, NGOs, and companies Published in L’Opinion, this joint op-ed brings together public figures, NGOs, and companies to offer a critical assessment of the AGEC law, four years after its adoption. The group, which includes Thibault Lamarque, founder and…

In an article published by Le Figaro, the rise of filtered and microfiltered water is presented as a major shift in consumer habits, one that could challenge the long-standing dominance of bottled water. This transformation is driven by a growing awareness of environmental issues and the search for more local solutions,…

Radio France Inter — “Chroniques littorales” program · October 25, 2023 · A segment by José-Manuel Lamarque, with Mathilde Munos In his literary segment “Chroniques littorales” on France Inter, José-Manuel Lamarque welcomes Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie, to discuss his essay *L’humanité a soif et les baleines boivent la tasse*. Presented as a manifesto, the book sounds…

In an article published by Les Échos Weekend, Castalie, a company founded by Thibault Lamarque, is highlighted for its position at the intersection of design, technology, and the environmental transition. The company offers an innovative alternative to bottled mineral water through microfiltered water dispensers installed directly in people’s homes…

In an op-ed published in *Les Échos*, several committed business leaders and entrepreneurs sound the alarm about the climate emergency and the need to continue environmental reforms despite rhetoric that questions the scale or reality of climate change. This collective statement serves as a reminder that the consequences of climate change are now visible and that they require…

TV Show *L’Heure des Pros* (CNews) · June 27, 2023 · Interview conducted by Pascal Praud As a guest on *L’Heure des Pros* on CNews, Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie, spoke with Pascal Praud about his book *L’humanité a soif et les baleines boivent la tasse*. In it, he advocates for a profound change in our ways…

Customer Testimonial on the Winterhalter Blog (manufacturer of washing solutions) · June 26, 2023 · Comments from Castalie by Floriane Gasquet In a testimonial published on the blog of its supplier, Winterhalter, Castalie its mission and positioning. The French company details its purpose: to offer professionals a sustainable alternative…

Institutional Content: City of Boulogne-Billancourt — BBI Municipal Magazine, Business/Environment Section · April 6, 2023 · BBI Interview: Boulogne-Billancourt’s municipal magazine (BBI) features an interview with Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie a longtime resident of Boulogne-Billancourt. In it, he discusses the concept behind his microfiltered water company, its local roots, its…

Video Podcast “Dans un fauteuil” (H7, Lyon) · November 29, 2022 · Interview conducted by Hugo Jacomelli Recorded at H7, a landmark venue for Lyon-based startups, this episode of “Dans un fauteuil,” hosted by Hugo Jacomelli, features Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie. The interview explores rarely discussed aspects of the company: its production chain…

Presentation at the 2022 Impact & Innovation Days · November 16, 2022 · Presentation by Thibault Lamarque At the 2022 Impact & Innovation Days, Thibault Lamarque, founder of Castalie, shared his perspective on water as a fragile resource and on ways to reduce water consumption. From drought to agricultural pollution, including…

National Press: Les Échos — SME-Regions Section / Île-de-France · April 28, 2022 · Article by Léo Da Veiga In Les Échos, Léo Da Veiga reveals Castalie ambition Castalie expand into Germany, Europe’s largest consumer of plastic bottles. After doubling its sales in France over two years, the water cooler specialist…

National Press: Le Parisien — Business/Employment Section · February 7, 2022 · Article by Lara Rinaldi In Le Parisien, Lara Rinaldi highlights an initiative by the startup Chance: about 100 prominent figures from the business, political, and nonprofit sectors have agreed to share their professional networks to help people transitioning to new careers. Among them…

As part of the “Positive Interviews” series produced by Publicis France, Thibault Lamarque, founder and president of Castalie, shares his vision of a socially responsible company and the role that innovation can play in transforming water consumption habits. Castalie a French company specializing in microfiltered water solutions designed for…