Competence meets industry knowledge

The chemicals & pharmaceuticals industry is at the interface of environmental protection, innovation and global competition. At Grant Thornton, we understand the challenges you face – and offer you tailored solutions. Whether it’s ESG, digitalisation, strategy with office locations or regulatory requirements, our expert teams will assist you along the entire value chain.

The challenges to you. Our answers.

The industry is facing profound changes:

  • ESG reporting and sustainability: implement CSRD and EU Taxonomy – we’ll support you with the process, from the materiality analysis all the way to reporting with our ESG audit readiness check.
  • IT security & digitalisation: NIS 2, KRITIS & data protection – we provide cybersecurity and compliance as well as the digital transformation of your business and reporting processes.
  • The pressure of costs & margin erosion: our response is tax structuring, transfer prices, process automation and optimisation.
  • Regulations & global markets: we know the sector-specific requirements and will assist you with expanding, e.g. to China or Eastern Europe.
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What sets us apart

  • Mid-market industry focus: we’re passionate about owner-led enterprises that do business internationally
  • Interdisciplinary teams: auditors, tax advisers, lawyers and technology experts work together seamlessly. 
  • Reliable partners: personal, approachable, forward-looking – with us you have fixed contacts who have profound industry knowledge.
  • Global network: as part of Grant Thornton International, we’ll assist you with your activities in over 150 countries.

An overview of our services

  • Annual and group audits (German GAAP (HGB)/IFRS/US GAAP)
  • Energy law special audits
  • Audit of sustainability reporting
  • Internal audits
  • International tax structuring & transfer prices
  • Tax compliance & adding a control framework
  • VAT/customs duties & payroll advisory
  • IT law, data protection and contract law for the digital world
  • Assistance in adding sustainability advice, incl. CSRD audit readiness
  • Digital transformation, use of AI, cybersecurity
  • Operational excellence
  • Financial advice
  • M&A

 Our industry promise: shape growth, create trust

We work with companies in the chemicals & pharmaceuticals industry, tap into new potential actively manage risks and enable sustainable growth – practically, efficiently and on an equal footing.