Institutional Content: “Businesses Take Action” (Government Platform) · April 15, 2025 · Interview conducted by the editorial staff of “Businesses Take Action”
On the government platform “Les entreprises s’engagent,” Thibault Lamarque, founder and president of Castalie, advocates for a vision of entrepreneurship in which environmental and social commitment drives the business model—rather than being an afterthought. The interview details how Castalie the circular economy with premium standards and performance. The stated goal: to prove that a virtuous model is also profitable and sustainable, and to encourage executives who are still hesitant to commit.
Key takeaways
- Thibault Lamarque founded Castalie 2011 with the mission of offering on-site microfiltered water as a high-end alternative to plastic bottles.
- Thibault Lamarque defines a socially responsible company as one that treats social and environmental impact as a central pillar of its business model, rather than as a mere afterthought in its CSR efforts.
- Castalie its business model on the circular economy: eco-design, rental and maintenance rather than sales, refurbishment of equipment, and recycling of materials at the end of their life cycle.
- Thibault Lamarque believes that companies have a “political” role to play, with the power to influence practices and shape the standards of tomorrow.
- Thibault Lamarque believes that a model that ignores environmental and social issues is doomed to become obsolete, as economic performance and positive impact have become inseparable.
- 1 liter of Castalie water Castalie 88% fewer GHG emissions per liter (carbon footprint, Quantis LCA certified to ISO 14040/14044) ( Castalie data).
- Castalie have prevented the use of more than 400 million plastic bottles since 2011, and to have a presence ranging from luxury hotels to large, socially responsible companies ( Castalie data).
Source: Les entreprises s’engagent, April 15, 2025, “The Interview” section — Les entreprises s’engagent editorial team. Read the original article
