Chemical and Materials Industry

COVID-19 is challenging the way we think of chemical industry trends. This is how

Long-term trends forecasting in the chemical industry now must take place in parallel to preparing for global risks.

Long-term trends forecasting in the chemical industry now must take place in parallel to preparing for global risks. Image: Getty Images

Fernando J. Gómez
Head, Resource Systems and Resilience – Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Bernd Elser
Managing Director & Lead, Global Industry Sector, Chemicals, Accenture
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Trend Impact Pattern: how a shock like COVID-19 changes key trends in the short and long-term
Trend Impact Pattern: how a shock like COVID-19 changes key trends in the short and long-term Image: Industry Action Group and Accenture Analysis

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Global shocks are rising in frequency and severity Image: Industry Action Group and Accenture Analysis

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