Change is a constant in the chemical industry. To capture new growth opportunities — from achieving net zero to developing innovative products — chemical companies must adopt creative and forward-thinking solutions.
of chemical executives say inflation and price volatility are the most pressing challenge
of chemical CXOs say their organizations are currently undergoing compressed transformation
of chemical executives have adopted a deliberate enterprise-wide strategy to reinvent all functions and business units
of chemical executives are either very or extremely inspired by the new capabilities offered by AI foundation models
Sustainability is front and center — green chemistry, bio-based feedstocks, and advanced recycling (like depolymerization) are gaining traction.
Digital transformation is accelerating: AI, digital twins, IoT, and predictive maintenance help companies optimize production, reduce downtime, and improve safety.
Process intensification is growing: modular, compact reactors (e.g., microreactors) and enzyme-based catalysis make reactions more efficient and less energy-intensive.
There is a rising demand for specialty and high-performance chemicals, especially for EV batteries, electronics, and thermal-management materials.
Supply chain resilience is being rethought — more reshoring, regional production hubs, and digital traceability to reduce risk and boost flexibility.
Regulatory pressure and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) are pushing firms to adopt “safe-by-design” chemicals and more transparency.
