Knowledge
Knowledge Development at Koru
Knowledge is the engine of change. That is why KORU continuously builds expertise on organisational sustainability, the development of circular business models, and the creation of sustainable value chain collaborations. Measuring impact across people, planet, and profit is always the starting point. Regulations such as the CSRD act as an important catalyst yet are always embedded within a broader transition approach
As a network organisation, KORU brings together the best from the market. We work closely with our value chain partners as well as leading universities, ensuring that academic insights are directly connected to practical implementation. Founder Dr. Diane Zandee RC is also affiliated part-time with Nyenrode Business University, where she researches the financial and organisational challenges of the circular economy.
KORU further collaborates with an international academic network, including Monash University and Deakin University in Melbourne. These partnerships reinforce our role as connector: combining science, policy, and entrepreneurship to make circular transitions not only understandable but also actionable and scalable.
In this way, we ensure that organizations always have access to the latest knowledge and methods to turn their circular ambitions into tangible results.
Publications in the media
Knowledge Inspires Change — Especially When Shared. Below you’ll find a selection of publications by Diane Zandee, founder of KORU. Her work explores the forefront of sustainability, leadership, and collaboration — always with a focus on practical impact. From whitepapers to articles and opinion pieces, these publications invite you to discover new perspectives and shape the transition together.
- Is Duurzaam Duurder? In Audit Magazine (januari 2023)
- Interview Diane Zandee als activistische wetenschapper (P-Plus)
- Interview Sustainable CFO Diane Zandee (VRC Voices)
- Presentation for finance professionals (NIVE)
- Integrated Thinking bij Schiphol (Controllers Magazine)
- Interview Diane Zandee – CFO and Nyenrode (CFO Group)
- Making cycling circular: the case of Swapfiets
- Interview Diane Zandee over Circular Economy by Visma Connect
- Leveraging corporate sustainability reporting for circular transformation
- Financial Accounting in the Circular Economy
- How to Find the Value of Circular Impact in Business
- Valorising residual resources – Mitigating food waste
- Façade-as-a-service
- Road-as-a-service