Niklas Wienkenhover

Niklas Wienkenhover currently serves as the Sustainability Manager at WACKER, where he plays a pivotal role in driving the company's sustainability initiatives within the silicones division. His responsibilities encompass overseeing the sustainability assessment of WACKER SILICONES’ sales portfolio and innovation projects, ensuring that environmental and social considerations are integrated into product development and business strategies. A key aspect of his role involves implementing sustainability focus topics, such as the development of environmentally friendly packaging solutions and supporting the expansion of mass-balanced eco products. These initiatives align with WACKER’s commitment to sustainable chemistry and circular economy principles, emphasizing the importance of lifecycle assessments, eco-design, and resource efficiency.

Niklas’s expertise extends to conducting comprehensive sustainability assessments, including sales allocation and lifecycle analysis, which are critical for transparent reporting and compliance with evolving regulations like CSRD. His deep knowledge of anorganic chemistry, low-valent silicon chemistry, and lab techniques such as NMR spectroscopy underpin his ability to evaluate the environmental impact of chemical processes and product innovations. Additionally, his experience with Wärmedämmungssysteme (thermal insulation systems) and sustainable packaging demonstrates his broad understanding of eco-friendly material development and product lifecycle management.

Through his leadership, WACKER continues to advance its sustainability agenda by integrating eco-design principles into product innovation, supporting the growth of mass-balanced products, and fostering global sustainability projects. Niklas’s strategic approach combines technical expertise with a passion for sustainable development, making him a key driver in WACKER’s journey toward a more sustainable and responsible chemical industry.