Global Scans · Responsible Consumption and Production · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

• [New] As production scales globally, purchase prices are also expected to move closer to petrol and diesel equivalents across many mainstream segments. heycar
• [New] If stability and manufacturing challenges are resolved, perovskite-silicon tandems could achieve 35% + efficiency in commercial production by 2030, fundamentally changing solar economics. A1 SolarStore
• [New] Renewables are projected to make up nearly 20% of final energy consumption by 2030, up from about 13% in 2023. The National Law Review
• [New] Higher costs could slow EV adoption in the US while encouraging manufacturers to expand domestic production. heycar
• [New] Electricity consumption from UK data centers alone is expected to quadruple by 2030. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] Biofuel production is projected to grow steadily, led by Brazil's ethanol expansion under RenovaBio and increasing biomass-based diesel output in the U.S., Indonesia, and Brazil. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Global agricultural production is expected to continue expanding, though at a slower pace than in the previous decade, with gains increasingly driven by yield improvements rather than land expansion. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Farmworkers face some of the most acute exposure risk, a byproduct of working on farmland where the use of herbicides like Roundup is a routine part of crop production. The Lens
• [New] The final biomass-based diesel (BBD) applicable volume stands at 9.07 billion RIN gallons for 2026 and 9.20 billion for 2027 - a substantial increase from prior years that EPA estimates will require a 60% increase in domestic biodiesel and renewable diesel production relative to 2025 levels. Center for Commercial Agriculture
• [New] Many companies are moving production closer to Europe to reduce geopolitical dependency, but new suppliers bring new customs risks. German Compliance Institute
• [New] Production growth remains strongest in the Southern Hemisphere, though only the U.S. is projected to exceed its historical production growth rate. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Disease risks, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and New World Screwworm, remain key uncertainties influencing livestock production. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] The direct production risk to the 2026 U.S. corn and soybean crop from El Nino, taken alone, is likely modest under current projections. Center for Commercial Agriculture
• [New] Lamb production is expected to decline 10% in 2026 to around 537,000 tonnes carcase weight, which would still rank among the stronger production years on record. Mirage News
• [New] More than 200 billion cubic meters of gas that could be supplied to global markets is lost through flaring, venting, and leaking worldwide every year (Global Methane Tracker 2026) - enough to cover two-thirds of the EU's annual consumption. Energy
• [New] Gulf urea output collapses as shipping bottlenecks paralyze fertilizer flows: Hormuz disruptions have shut down over half of regional production, tightening global supply and raising food inflation risks. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] If Europe builds new generation and networks while electricity consumption stagnates, the burden of system costs will fall on too few users, pushing prices up and weakening competitiveness. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] Sustainability and ethical sourcing continue to be top priorities for F & B companies, and Vitafoods Europe 2026 will spotlight how companies are using sustainable ingredients and production methods to appeal to the eco-conscious consumer. CNS Media
• [New] Urban agriculture could contribute 5-10% of global vegetable production. CNS Media
• [New] Urban agriculture could produce up to 28% (20 million metric tons) of vegetables annually, potentially fulfilling nearly one-third of Europe's current vegetable production, scientists in the Netherlands and Germany estimate. CNS Media

Last updated: 11 May 2026