Chemicals

Helping chemical companies build resilience and adapt to change

Helping chemical companies adapt to change

Discover strategies to help thrive amid economic uncertainty with Reaction

Are you ready to transform challenges into opportunities?

Welcome to the thirty-ninth edition of Reaction, a magazine for chemicals, performance technologies and agricultural inputs professionals by KPMG International.

In times of economic uncertainty, these industries face unique challenges. Reaction dives deep into advanced solutions and steadfast leadership strategies that enable organisations to not just survive but thrive.

Reaction magazine: 39th Edition

Success in Challenging Times: Resilience and Innovation

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What will you find in this edition?

Leading technology integration
- How are leading organisations leveraging generative AI and other cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise their business models?
Strategic cost optimisation
- What does astute cost optimisation look like beyond trimming expenses? Discover strategic investments in high-impact areas.
Forward-thinking mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- How can strategic partnerships drive synergistic growth and market differentiation?
The power of diversity
- Why is diversity more than a checkbox exercise? Learn how it serves as a cornerstone of innovation and competitive advantage.
Navigating regulatory compliance
- How can regulatory compliance be seen as a framework for sustainable innovation and not just a hurdle to clear?

Why should you read this report?

Gain insightful case studies
- See real-world examples of how top organisations are implementing these strategies to redefine resilience.
Learn from visionary leaders
- Understand how industry leaders are embracing disruption and transforming challenges into growth opportunities.
Stay ahead of the curve
- Equip yourself with knowledge that can help you navigate the complexities of the chemicals, performance technology, and agricultural input industries.

Reaction empowers leaders in the chemicals industry to redefine resilience and helps them emerge stronger, more agile, and more innovative than before. Are you ready to embrace disruption and lead your organisation to new heights?

Our Solutions

Corporate finance

From selling your business to making your next chemicals acquisition, our experts are here to help on all of your corporate finance needs. We ensure to give you tailored and responsive advice that focuses on your key priorities.

Take a look at the deals we have supported.

Tax

We collaborate with chemicals organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of tax solutions. Whether that’s to get ahead of complex compliance requirements, drive process and cash efficiencies, or rethink the way your in-house functions operate to drive better value – we’ve got you covered.

Learn more about our tax solutions.

Cyber security

We work in collaboration with you to put in place robust strategies, organisational transformation initiatives, cyber defences and cyber response capabilities. And our cyber security professionals don’t just recommend solutions, they’re there to help you implement them.

Learn more about cyber security.

Powered enterprise – business transformation

Benefit from better performance and improved processes using our experience working with some of the biggest organisations and our knowledge of the latest cloud technology. We can help make your business functions relevant, agile and responsive.

Learn more about powered enterprise.