Embracing change as a constant in chemicals
Chemical companies require innovative solutions to seize growth opportunities – from net zero to new products and more.
Chemical industry now
65%
of chemical executives say inflation and price volatility are the most pressing challenge
87%
of chemical CXOs say their organizations are currently undergoing compressed transformation
58%
of chemical executives have adopted a deliberate enterprise-wide strategy to reinvent all functions and business units
94%
of chemical executives are either very or extremely inspired by the new capabilities offered by AI foundation models
How to reinvent chemicals
ACCENTURE + SAP
Reinvent growth by modernizing your digital core with SAP S/4HANA
How can chemical companies manage operations, analyze data and make informed predictions across enterprise functions in real time? Fortify your digital core and centralize all business data, using SAP S/4HANA in the cloud.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Accelerate innovation by reinventing R&D, based on digital, data and AI
Launch new and improved chemical offerings at reduced costs. Transform your traditional R&D to technology-enabled, highly-focused, predictive and prescriptive experimentation.
PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS
Drive operational excellence in chemical manufacturing and maintenance
Mitigate rising costs and talent scarcity. Use data, cloud and AI to move toward autonomous operations, driving efficiency, sustainability and growth.
COST & PRODUCTIVITY REINVENTION
Redesign the way you work to improve productivity
On average, companies see a 2.8x productivity increase when they put their people at the center with data and tech. Discover how to gain a competitive edge and shift from cost to cost-and-productivity.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Transform support functions to reduce costs, boost productivity, and minimize risks
Companies drive operational excellence by transforming support functions to reduce costs and improve customer experience. Move your shared services toward intelligent business services with data, technology and talent.
MARKETING AND SALES
Increase market share by reinventing the B2B customer experience
84% of B2B leaders struggle to keep up with customer changes. Drive revenue and boost your marketing and sales capabilities through digital-enabled sales, dynamic pricing and data-driven insights.
NET-ZERO TRANSITION
Shift from setting targets to delivering tangible decarbonization outcomes
With just 11% of chemical companies on track for net zero by 2050, it’s time to earn stakeholder trust through real decarbonization actions. Let us guide you from targets to tangible impact.
SUSTAINABLE VALUE CHAIN
Infuse sustainability into every link in your value chain
Did you know that about $4.5T in market opportunity will be generated by the circular economy by 2030? Redesign supply chains to support net-positive ambitions, increase circularity and build resilience and trust.
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Awards and recognition
Our leaders
Dr. Bernd Elser
Senior Managing Director – Global Lead for Chemicals and Natural Resources
Ojas Wadivkar
Managing Director – North America Chemicals Lead