Chemicals & Performance Technologies

Helping chemical companies respond successfully to complex business challenges.

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Helping chemicals companies respond successfully to complex business challenges.

The insights and tools to help the chemicals industry face complex business challenges. The global chemicals industry is responding to more dynamic change than ever before. This makes today's chemicals industry an exciting yet complex place to be.

The chemicals industry is one of the most exposed to the effects of geopolitical and supply chain disruptions. Port congestion, container shortages, skyrocketing shipping costs, and increased energy prices can impede the industry's ability to serve its customers effectively and cause a ripple effect on the automotive and electronics industries. Slow economic growth and high interest rates have raised concerns about future demand while producers manage the ever-growing shift towards eco-friendly chemicals products and corporate teams respond to the rise in regulation around ESG reporting.

At the same time, the never-ending portfolio transformation that characterizes the industry means companies need to continuously focus on strategy and staying nimble in the merger and acquisition (M&A) arena. Chemicals organizations are also increasingly adopting digital tools and upgrading their systems to become more robust and agile during this period of volatility.

To remain viable, chemicals companies should adapt to a different business environment. The most agile are expected to be best placed to capitalize on the market opportunities. KPMG can show you how.


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What we do

KPMG firms are the leading providers of advisory, audit, and tax services to the chemicals and materials industry. KPMG professionals understand the new realities of today's chemicals industry and have extensive experience working with some of the world's leading chemicals and performance technology companies

Our insights

KPMG’s Chemicals & Performance Technologies professionals share current data, insights and experience working with leading companies around the world in our library of industry thought leadership.

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Client Stories

Find out how KPMG’s network of Chemicals & Performance Technologies professionals has made a difference for clients around the world.

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Our people

KPMG firms help chemicals organizations to compete and thrive in this rapidly evolving business environment.

Connect with us to discuss how you can develop new ways to create robust, sustainable and flexible strategies, teams and operating models that can help you quickly adapt in a dynamically unfolding future.

Gillian Morris

Principal, Advisory, Strategy

KPMG in the U.S.


Connect with us

KPMG combines our multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities. Connect with our team to start the conversation.

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