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] Investing in sustainable production methods and materials will appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and align with global sustainability trends. Newstrail
• [New] The circular economy has the potential to cut up to 39% of global emissions related to materials, thanks to reduced extraction and the reconfiguration of energy-intensive production cycles. Faistgroup.com
• [New] While ammonia production capacity remains limited, confirmed plans will increase it to 14 million tonnes per annum by 2030. gCaptain
• [New] A reduction in food VAT means reduced food prices for Swedish households, but it will not prevent continued increases in production costs. Just Food
• [New] In 2025, global DAP production is expected to surpass 46 million tonnes, driven by technological and sustainable innovations. Farmonaut
• [New] 80% of enterprises will use cloud-native technologies by 2023, and by 2025, 97% of large enterprises will use AI to improve production and operation efficiency, and all enterprises will use cloud technologies. Huawei Cloud
• [New] General Motors will cut production at its main electric vehicle (EV) facilities as the Trump administration withdraws federal support for green cars. Automotive World
• [New] For 2025, the Accelerator challenges will address pressing issues in content creation, live production and distribution, audience engagement and technology integration, intelligent automation, sustainability, innovative ad-tech, connectivity and many other areas of emerging media R&D. IBC 2025 (NEW)
• [New] The first industrial production of yeast oil is expected in the second half of 2026, followed by further scaling in 2027 and 2028. CNS Media
• [New] By embracing innovation, collaboration, and data-driven nutrition strategies, Southeast Asia has the potential to address the gap between its rising demand for dairy and beef and local production capacity. The Manila Times
• [New] Biomethane is a sustainable alternative to fossil gas and EU aims to scale up its production to 35 billion cubic meters per year by 2030. Energy
• [New] Modeling results indicate that widespread adoption of gene-edited, low-lignin feedstocks could reduce pulping-related GHG emissions by 20-50%, lower chemical and energy consumption, and deliver cost savings exceeding $6 billion annually. International Fiber Journal
• [New] Aqua farming is expected to supply nearly 60% of global fish consumption by 2025, promoting sustainable seafood sources. Farmonaut
• [New] The growing global population, projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, demands greater food production, underscoring the need to preserve and build healthy topsoil. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Once operational in 2029, Pacifico Mexinol is poised to be the largest standalone ultra-low carbon chemical production facility and one of the largest producers of green hydrogen and green methanol in the world. HydrogenWire
• [New] Increase Saskatchewan's share of Canadian mineral exploration spending to 15% by 2030; Double the number of critical minerals being produced in Saskatchewan by 2030; Grow Saskatchewan's production of potash, uranium and helium; and, Establish Saskatchewan as a rare earth element hub. Government of Saskatchewan
• [New] As countries look to expand their domestic GM product pipelines and crop production, even more farmers will have access to improved seeds and the benefits they provide. GMO Answers
• [New] OPEC + has so far in 2025 approved production increases totaling 2.5 million barrels daily, including the UAE's production quota increase, but that supply disruption risk remained, essentially putting a floor under prices. investing.com
• [New] The 2025 grain crop year has presented several challenges, including elevated production costs, significant competition from Brazil and Argentina in the global marketplace, and disruptions in U.S. exports as a result of tariffs. Southern Ag Today
• With further advances in scaling up production, enhancing power efficiency, integrating multi-sensor arrays, and developing compatible neuromorphic hardware, we anticipate transformative applications in healthcare technology, robotics, and environmental monitoring within the next decade. New Atlas
• Bagga estimated that a 3-4% cut on India's Rs150 lakh crore taxable consumption base could inject significant purchasing power, reinforcing a virtuous cycle of growth. Economic Times

Last updated: 08 September 2025