This report, produced with MIT Technology Review Insights, explores how digital transformation is reshaping the chemical industry. It examines pressures from sustainability goals, regulatory demands, and geopolitical challenges while highlighting the role of AI, automation, and data integration. Through expert interviews and industry examples, the document shows how digital tools accelerate R&D, improve safety, and support decarbonization. The report emphasizes the need for leadership, standardized data, and workforce upskilling to successfully transition chemistry into a more sustainable, innovative future.

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