In the first episode of the podcast Les Voix de la RSE, Tiphaine Vidal, founder of Lost In Transition and La Classe Verte, talks with Julien Rochais, founder of Costomise, to explore the challenges of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the cosmetics sector.
Julien shares his vision and experience, offering a captivating dive into the world of natural and responsible cosmetics.
The Voices of CSR podcast: giving a voice to committed small businesses
“Les Voix de la RSE” is a podcast hosted by Tiphaine Vidal that highlights the often little-known CSR actions of micro-businesses and SMEs.
Far from large companies and their big budgets, local players make concrete commitments to the environment, well-being at work and the development of their region. The podcast gives a voice to these businesses often forgotten by the media, to spread their inspiring initiatives in the face of the ecological and social transition.
On the menu of the episodes: the motivations for committing to CSR, the daily obstacles, the good practices put in place, and testimonials from entrepreneurs of all kinds.
Costomise: a journey toward naturalness
Julien Rochais presents Costomise, a company dedicated to supporting cosmetic brands, whether emerging or established, in creating and bringing natural cosmetic products to market.
With a team of four based in Marans, near La Rochelle, Costomise makes a point of pushing naturalness and eco-responsibility into every aspect of its formulations.
A deep commitment to sustainability
The commitment to natural cosmetics comes from twenty years of experience in a large cosmetics group. At Costomise, every project is approached with careful thought about the origin of ingredients, the impact of packaging and alignment with clients’ values.
The company also uses upcycled ingredients, giving raw materials a second life and limiting waste.
Meeting consumers’ growing expectations
This episode also addresses the expectations of French consumers. Quality, price, health impact and respect for the environment are among the most important purchasing criteria. There is a growing, positive awareness of these issues.
Packaging challenges and innovations
Packaging remains a major challenge. Conducting a life-cycle analysis to compare the environmental impact between products is becoming a real topic. Although there is no perfect solution yet, innovation continues, with initiatives such as reuse or “refill” of packaging.
CSR at the heart of Costomise
Costomise does not only support its clients toward more sustainable practices; it also applies these principles internally, with a complete CSR action plan: reducing the carbon footprint, responsible waste management, and regular monitoring of performance indicators for continuous improvement.
An inspiring message for all companies
Julien concludes with an inspiring message: do not wait to be perfect, do not wait to be a large company.
Get involved, move forward step by step, then measure your progress while staying transparent. Seeing that you are making daily progress will motivate you even more.
