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DESSO: Connecting Business and Education

DESSO, a global player in carpet tiles and artificial grass pitches, believes in the power of internships, practical assignments, and research projects to bridge the gap between business and education. With a focus on Cradle to Cradle (C2C) principles, DESSO offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute fresh ideas, ultimately shaping the future of sustainability. Discover how DESSO is making a difference through its innovative approach.

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DESSO: Connecting Business and Education

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  1. Business and education Rudi Daelmans Director Sustainability Leonardo October 2013

  2. DESSO is… a leading manufacturer of carpet tiles and artificial grass pitches 950 employees 4 production locations Global player Microsoft Arsenal FC

  3. DESSO is… Microsoft Arsenal FC

  4. DESSO is… Microsoft Arsenal FC

  5. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company Current status. How is business and eductation connected • Internships • Practical assignments • Thesis • Others All assigments for practical experience or research that makes the theory more vivid.

  6. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company Why interns? Future employees. New fresh ideas and ways of working. The passion for a topic. Image of the company. A pair of extra hands on projects. Affordable research

  7. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company Experience so far.... • Many students want to come to Desso because of C2C it works like a magnet • Students do not really know what C2C means, hence no idea on the topic they want to work on • Students are very depending on theory and teachers that also lack knowledge and have past experience. • Hence, theory, grade, teachers influence the work and outcome, C2C thinking is not trained.

  8. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company The result The students works along the guidelines of the teacher since he or she wants to have a good grade The C2C way of thinking is insufficient and therefore of no or little use for Desso

  9. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company Can it be done better? Different sized compagnies look for different reasons Different departments look for different input CSR or R&D department looks for different input depending on the matureness of the department

  10. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company Innovation is key, also in this case.. Tasks defined by companies at school at different levels for SME's Incorporate CSR /C2C thinking in ALL kind of education at any level. Avoid a specific CSR class Avoid too much theory since the CSR Theory is evolving fast. Teachers should be more involved with the students & companies.

  11. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company Companies Tasks Listen to what companies want and stand for (their vision) New developments need statistic measurements, Desk research KPI development Prototyping Companies make a tasksheet for the school where the assignment is defined

  12. DESSO: Cradle to Cradle Company Thank you For more information, please contact us or visit our website www.desso.com

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