Sven Behrendt
Member of the Executive Board
Sven Behrendt was born in Goslar in Lower Saxony in 1968. After studying process engineering in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, which he completed in 1996, he worked internationally in various functions, most recently as site manager at Klöckner Pentaplast. In 2007, he joined RENOLIT in Worms, where he was in charge of the Corporate Engineering central unit. After completing his Executive MBA (Master in Business Administration) in 2015, he was appointed to the Executive Board by the Supervisory Board in 2019. Since then, in addition to several central units of the RENOLIT Group, he has also been responsible for the business units Protect and Visual Communication.
Sven Behrendt is an honorary member of the Board of IVK Europe e.V. and the Board of Directors of EuPC. He is also involved in VDI e.V..
In addition to his professional and voluntary activities, he enjoys cycling, golf and winter sports in the mountains. Together with his two daughters and his wife, he enjoys cooking and socializing.
Short and simple:
- At RENOLIT since 2007
- Member of the Executive Board since 2019
Articles by Sven Behrendt in the RENOLIT Blog
Sven BehrendtSupercritical CO2: From coffee decaffeination to PVC recycling
What connects decaffeinated coffee with plastic recycling? More than you might think. The same technology that has been used for decades to remove caffeine from coffee beans could revolutionize the biggest problem in PVC recycling: the removal of additives.
Sven BehrendtSustainability
CSRD - We need more reliability and less bureaucracy
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to make companies' sustainability performance measurable and transparent. Although the objective is clear and sensible, the implementation poses major challenges. In particular, the unclear political framework and the high bureaucratic burden pose problems for companies. What is needed now? Reliable guidelines instead of constantly new uncertainties - and a reporting obligation that really contributes to sustainable transformation.
Sven BehrendtSustainabilityOther
Symbol for a strong culture of improvement: The Operational Excellence Award
At RENOLIT, we are committed to continuous improvement. We have created a very special instrument for this purpose: The annual Operational Excellence Award. With this award, we recognize locations and teams in the company that have made a special contribution to establishing a genuine culture of improvement. This is a strong example of how industrial companies can drive continuous development internally.
Sven BehrendtPolymers
Climate savior plastic!
Climate protection is rightly one of the most important challenges we face worldwide. Many people see plastics as a problem. I see it differently and say: plastics are real climate savers! In this article, I explain what this means in concrete terms.
Sven BehrendtSustainability
Climate protection through progress? An impulse
How can climate protection be implemented effectively? There seem to be two camps in the public debate: Some prefer renunciation and restrictions, others rely on innovation and progress. Which approach is the right one? An impulse from the world of practice.
Sven BehrendtSustainability
Bio-attributed PVC: A breakthrough for sustainable plastics
A breakthrough that can change the world: Bio-attributed PVC made from renewable raw materials. They are a key to more climate and environmental protection. At RENOLIT, we are proud to bring a whole new generation of these sustainable plastics to the market - with ISCC certification.
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