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[podcast] Thomas B. Long - Is endless growth still viable in a world with finite resources?

Thomas B. Long , Associate Professor

In this episode of EDHEC’s “Net Positive Business” podcast, Associate Professor Thomas B. Long invites us to rethink corporate performance and the role of business in an era of planetary boundaries.

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18 May 2026
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"Net Positive Business" is the EDHEC Business School podcast that takes an in-depth look at this strategic paradigm shift: moving from a focus on reducing environmental impacts to a focus on creating net positive value. Access all available episodes on podcast.ausha.co - open.spotify.com - podcasts.apple.com - podcastaddict.com

 

In this 3rd episode, Thomas B. Long, Associate Professor at EDHEC Business School, challenges traditional views of performance and explores post-growth, regenerative business models, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Discover how companies can create value without relying on constant expansion. An episode for those ready to move from growth-driven thinking… to contribution-driven impact. 

 

[podcast] Is endless growth still viable in a world with finite resources?

 

Duration: 8 min 11 sec

Publication date: 17/02/2026

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