Why short-term growth mindset can put business at risk | EY podcast

media | news | September 7, 2026

EY podcast with Tim Jackson and Kiara Konti, hosted by Nadia Woodhouse
September 2026

Summary

For decades, economic success has largely been measured by growth and short-term returns. But what happens when those measures fail to account for the depletion of the natural systems businesses depend upon?⁠

This question sits at the heart of the latest Sustainability Matters podcast episode. Host Nadia Woodhouse from the EY New Economy Unit speaks with renowned economist and author Prof Tim Jackson and Kiara Konti of EY Greece about the risks of an extractivist economy, why “doing less harm” is longer enough, and what organisations can do to create long-term value while strengthening resilience. ⁠

The full podcast is available via the Sustainability Matters website, and can be found on the usual podcast platforms.