A new phase of development is beginning in the German chemical industry. With "Chemistry 4.0" begins the fourth stage of development in the industry's 150-year history, which will be shaped by digitalization, the circular economy and sustainability in the coming decades. This is the conclusion of the study "Chemistry 4.0 - Growth through Innovation in a Changing World", created by the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) with the support of Deloitte.