Tensie Whelan

Director, Center for Sustainable Business - NYU Stern School of Business

About

Tensie Whelan is the Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she is bringing her 25 years of experience working on local, national and international sustainability issues to engage businesses in proactive and innovative mainstreaming of sustainability. Tensie has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics and was a Citi Fellow in Leadership and Ethics at NYU Stern. Her research interests include ESG investing and sustainable business.

Education

Harvard University

OPM, Business School

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

American University

MA International Communication, School of International Service

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

New York University

BA Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences

New York, New York, United States of America

Experience

New York University Stern School of Business

Director, Clinical Professor / November, 2015Present

Rainforest Alliance

President / 20002015

Publications

Nature Tourism

Environmental Conservation / Jan 01, 1988

Whelan, H. (1988). Nature Tourism. Environmental Conservation, 15(2), 182–182. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0376892900029106

Progress and Perspectives for Business Sustainability

Business Value and Sustainability / Jan 01, 2016

Lee, K.-H., & Vachon, S. (2016). Progress and Perspectives for Business Sustainability. Business Value and Sustainability, 21–57. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-43576-7_2

Ecotourism and Its Role in Sustainable Development of Nepal

Tourism - From Empirical Research Towards Practical Application / May 04, 2016

K.C., A. (2016). Ecotourism and Its Role in Sustainable Development of Nepal. Tourism - From Empirical Research Towards Practical Application. https://doi.org/10.5772/62308

Forest certification: the challenge of measuring impacts

Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability / Jun 01, 2018

van der Ven, H., & Cashore, B. (2018). Forest certification: the challenge of measuring impacts. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 32, 104–111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2018.06.001

Sustainable Purchasing Patterns and Consumer Responsiveness to Sustainability Marketing

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 2019

Kronthal-Sacco, R., Whelan, T., Van Holt, T., & Atz, U. (2019). Sustainable Purchasing Patterns and Consumer Responsiveness to Sustainability Marketing. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3465669

The Relationship between ESG and Financial Performance Indicators in the Public Sector: Empirical Evidence from the Republic of Serbia

Management:Journal of Sustainable Business and Management Solutions in Emerging Economies / Dec 11, 2021

Domanović, V. (2021). The Relationship between ESG and Financial Performance Indicators in the Public Sector: Empirical Evidence from the Republic of Serbia. Management:Journal of Sustainable Business and Management Solutions in Emerging Economies. https://doi.org/10.7595/management.fon.2021.0032

The Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI): Monetizing Financial Benefits of Sustainability Actions in Companies

Sustainable Consumption and Production, Volume II / Nov 08, 2020

Atz, U., Van Holt, T., Douglas, E., & Whelan, T. (2020). The Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI): Monetizing Financial Benefits of Sustainability Actions in Companies. Sustainable Consumption and Production, Volume II, 303–354. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55285-5_14

ESG Factor Specifics and Other Trends to Consider

The Short Guide to Sustainable Investing / Sep 08, 2017

Krosinsky, C. (2017). ESG Factor Specifics and Other Trends to Consider. The Short Guide to Sustainable Investing, 47–54. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351275446-6

Ecotourism and certification: setting standards in practice by Martha Honey (ed). Island Press, Washington, DC. 2002. No. of pages: 407. ISBN 1-55963-951-2 (paperback).

International Journal of Tourism Research / Nov 01, 2003

Lück, M. (2003). Ecotourism and certification: setting standards in practice by Martha Honey (ed). Island Press, Washington, DC. 2002. No. of pages: 407. ISBN 1-55963-951-2 (paperback). International Journal of Tourism Research, 5(6), 467–467. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.457

Unraveling the Relationship between ESG and Corporate Financial Performance - Logistic Regression Model with Evidence from China

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 2021

Tian, L. (2021). Unraveling the Relationship between ESG and Corporate Financial Performance - Logistic Regression Model with Evidence from China. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3897207

Are Patient Decision Aids the Best Way to Improve Clinical Decision Making? Report of the IPDAS Symposium

Medical Decision Making / Sep 01, 2007

Holmes-Rovner, M., Nelson, W. L., Pignone, M., Elwyn, G., Rovner, D. R., O’Connor, A. M., Coulter, A., & Correa-de-Araujo, R. (2007). Are Patient Decision Aids the Best Way to Improve Clinical Decision Making? Report of the IPDAS Symposium. Medical Decision Making, 27(5), 599–608. https://doi.org/10.1177/0272989x07307272

Research Frontiers in the Era of Embedding Sustainability: Bringing Social and Environmental Systems to the Forefront

Journal of Sustainability Research / Jan 01, 2021

Research Frontiers in the Era of Embedding Sustainability: Bringing Social and Environmental Systems to the Forefront. (2021). Journal of Sustainability Research, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.20900/jsr20210010

Adoption: How to Talk With Your Child About Being Adopted

Pediatric Patient Education / Jan 01, 2021

Adoption: How to Talk With Your Child About Being Adopted. (2021). Pediatric Patient Education. https://doi.org/10.1542/peo_document181

Implementing Sustainability Strategy: How Can You Engage Your Stakeholders for Maximum Impact?

Beyond the Triple Bottom Line / Apr 28, 2017

Implementing Sustainability Strategy: How Can You Engage Your Stakeholders for Maximum Impact? (2017). Beyond the Triple Bottom Line, 91–108. https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/10953.003.0009

Existence inductive theory building to study coordination failures in sustainable beef production

Journal of Cleaner Production / Sep 01, 2020

Zeidan, R., Van Holt, T., & Whelan, T. (2020). Existence inductive theory building to study coordination failures in sustainable beef production. Journal of Cleaner Production, 267, 122137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122137

Managing tourism growth: issues and applications by F. Bosselman, C. Peterson and C. McCarthy, Island Press, Washington, DC, 1999. No. of Pages: 304. ISBN 155963605X.

International Journal of Tourism Research / Jan 01, 2001

Buhalis, D. (2001). Managing tourism growth: issues and applications by F. Bosselman, C. Peterson and C. McCarthy, Island Press, Washington, DC, 1999. No. of Pages: 304. ISBN 155963605X. International Journal of Tourism Research, 3(3), 263–264. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.272

Tiger Team assessment of the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Washington, DC

Feb 01, 1991

(1991). Tiger Team assessment of the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.2172/5348154

Hydroacoustic Assessment Of Fish Stocks In The Gulf Of Nicoya, Costa Rica

Proceedings OCEANS

Hedgepeth, J. B., & Thorne, R. E. (n.d.). Hydroacoustic Assessment Of Fish Stocks In The Gulf Of Nicoya, Costa Rica. Proceedings OCEANS. https://doi.org/10.1109/oceans.1989.587476

U.S. Corporate Boards Suffer from Inadequate Expertise in Financially Material ESG Matters

SSRN Electronic Journal / Jan 01, 2021

Whelan, T. (2021). U.S. Corporate Boards Suffer from Inadequate Expertise in Financially Material ESG Matters. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3758584

Washington, DC

Oxford Music Online / Jul 10, 2012

Ahlquist, K., & Lornell, K. (2012). Washington, DC. Oxford Music Online. https://doi.org/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.a2225786

Embedding Sustainability Performance and Long‐Term Strategy in the Earnings Call

Journal of Applied Corporate Finance / Jun 01, 2020

Eckerle, K., Whelan, T., & Tomlinson, B. (2020). Embedding Sustainability Performance and Long‐Term Strategy in the Earnings Call. Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, 32(2), 85–99. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jacf.12408

The Role of Certification in Protecting the World’s Forests

Globalization and Self-Regulation / Jan 01, 2011

Whelan, T., & Dwinnells, E. (2011). The Role of Certification in Protecting the World’s Forests. Globalization and Self-Regulation, 191–210. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230348578_6

Business Architecture

Apr 15, 2016

Whelan, J., & Meaden, G. (2016). Business Architecture. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315570563

Using the Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) Framework to Value Accelerated Decarbonization

Journal of Applied Corporate Finance / Jun 01, 2020

Eckerle, K., Whelan, T., DeNeve, B., Bhojani, S., Platko, J., & Wisniewski, R. (2020). Using the Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) Framework to Value Accelerated Decarbonization. Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, 32(2), 100–107. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jacf.12409

Designing the Corporation of the 21st Century—Case Study of Interface Inc.

Business and the Sustainability Challenge / Aug 29, 2013

Designing the Corporation of the 21st Century—Case Study of Interface Inc. (2013). Business and the Sustainability Challenge, 291–308. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203107478-23

Ignorance in Action

Scientific American / Nov 01, 1988

Horgan, J. (1988). Ignorance in Action. Scientific American, 259(5), 17–17. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1188-17a

Helpers at School

Contemporary Psychology: A Journal of Reviews / Nov 01, 1987

Whelan, R. J. (1987). Helpers at School. Contemporary Psychology: A Journal of Reviews, 32(11), 977–978. https://doi.org/10.1037/026519

Trade and aid: How certification helps improve sustainability

International Trade Forum / Oct 21, 2016

Whelan, T. (2016). Trade and aid: How certification helps improve sustainability. International Trade Forum, 2015(3), 18–19. https://doi.org/10.18356/f8967158-en

IUCN Green Status of Species

Jul 28, 2021

(2021). IUCN Green Status of Species. https://doi.org/10.2305/iucn.ch.2021.02.en

Investigación en acción: cómo impulsar la contribución de la universidad en la competitividad de las organizaciones

Harvard Deusto Business Research / Dec 27, 2013

Alfaro Tanco, J. A., & Avella Camarero, L. (2013). Investigación en acción: cómo impulsar la contribución de la universidad en la competitividad de las organizaciones. Harvard Deusto Business Research, 2(2), 89–101. https://doi.org/10.3926/hdbr.33

The Evolution of Thought in the Era of Embedded Sustainability

Academy of Management Proceedings / Aug 01, 2019

Van Holt, T., & Whelan, T. (2019). The Evolution of Thought in the Era of Embedded Sustainability. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2019(1), 18730. https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2019.18730abstract

2つのコードと企業価値向上

Communications of the Japan Association of Real Options and Strategy / Jan 01, 2017

Horie, S. (2017). 2つのコードと企業価値向上. Communications of the Japan Association of Real Options and Strategy, 9(1), 26–29. https://doi.org/10.12949/cjaros.9.1_26

Coffee and Tea Farmers Catalyzing Environmental Sustainability

Brewing Sustainability in the Coffee and Tea Industries / Mar 30, 2022

Bilfield, A. (2022). Coffee and Tea Farmers Catalyzing Environmental Sustainability. Brewing Sustainability in the Coffee and Tea Industries, 78–91. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003228851-9

Manual sobre Turismo Accesible para Todos: Principios, herramientas y buenas prácticas – Módulo IV: Indicadores para el estudio de la accesibilidad en el turismo

Jun 22, 2015

(2015). Manual sobre Turismo Accesible para Todos: Principios, herramientas y buenas prácticas – Módulo IV: Indicadores para el estudio de la accesibilidad en el turismo. https://doi.org/10.18111/9789284416547

The cultural consensus of sustainability‐driven innovation: Strategies for success

Business Strategy and the Environment / Jul 23, 2020

Van Holt, T., Statler, M., Atz, U., Whelan, T., Loggerenberg, M., & Cebulla, J. (2020). The cultural consensus of sustainability‐driven innovation: Strategies for success. Business Strategy and the Environment, 29(8), 3399–3409. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2584

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Research Interests

sustainability
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Pollution
Water Science and Technology
General Social Sciences
General Environmental Science
Pharmacology (medical)
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Transportation
Geography, Planning and Development
Strategy and Management
Business and International Management
Health Policy
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Multidisciplinary
General Medicine
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Microbiology (medical)
Immunology
Immunology and Allergy
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
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