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] If successful, Germany's fusion project at Biblis could play a crucial role in shaping the future of global energy production. Sustainability Times
• [New] Bepza expects Chinese investment to continue diversifying beyond readymade garments into sectors such as renewable energy and raw material production for solar panels. The Business Standard
• [New] Rising sea levels and extreme weather events could damage infrastructure and disrupt agricultural production, which would negatively impact Thailand's economic growth. Kensington Associates Recruitment
• [New] In the short term, China's zero-Covid policy is continuing to hamper its production of semiconductors, which is contributing to disruptions in the global value chain. Coface
• [New] Funding reductions to the insurance program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, could decrease state gross domestic products and lead to more than 1 million lost jobs in 2026. Healthcare Dive
• [New] JPEG XS enables the transport of SMPTE 2110 streams, which supports the production of and delivery of higher-resolution video to meet consumer demand for 4K and HDR content. NewscastStudio
• [New] Consolidated copper production over the next three years is expected to average 144,000 tonnes, representing an increase of 4% from 2024 levels. Hudbay Minerals Inc.
• [New] Annual production at the British Columbia operations is expected to average approximately 44,000 tonnes of copper and 28,600 ounces of gold over the next three years. Hudbay Minerals Inc.
• [New] There remains another 1.3 million ounces of gold contained in inferred resources in Snow Lake that have the potential to maintain strong annual gold production levels beyond 2030 and further extend the mine life in Snow Lake beyond 2038. Hudbay Minerals Inc.
• [New] Annual gold production from Snow Lake is expected to average more than 193,000 ounces over the next three years. Hudbay Minerals Inc.
• [New] Consolidated copper production of 161,000 tonnes is expected in 2027, representing a 17% increase from 2024 and reflects the benefits from the completion of the optimization efforts at Copper Mountain. Hudbay Minerals Inc.
• [New] Consolidated copper production is expected to average 144,000 tonnes per year over the next three years, maintaining stable production levels from 2024. Hudbay Minerals Inc.
• [New] The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry is at risk of missing its 2030 target, as production is not accelerating quickly enough. Outlook Business
• [New] The current trajectory indicates a promising future, where India could serve as a central hub for potato exports, supplying to a diverse array of international markets and fulfilling the global demand for both raw and processed products. PotatoPro
• [New] Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China will likely reduce state GDP growth, domestic employment, and consumption in the short term. Ohio River Valley Institute
• [New] As CEOs of certain U.S. carmakers have previously warned, tariffs could drive up production costs, impact prices for prospective car buyers, and reduce overall sales. Newsweek
• [New] Tariffs could scramble supply chains and raise costs for carmakers that depend on imported parts, reducing U.S. car production in the short term. The New York Times
• [New] U.S. auto production could actually fall in the short term, as higher prices dissuade Americans from buying new cars and tariffs disrupt supply chains. The New York Times
• [New] The EU is targeting 10 million mt/year of domestic green hydrogen production by 2030, which could decarbonize 11% of global steel demand, saving 340 million mt/year of CO2 emissions. EUROMETAL - The Voice of European Steel, Tubes and Meta
• The US has a massive disparity between domestic uranium production and demand, highlighting a critical dependency on foreign sources, particularly as nuclear energy development is expected to increase. JD Supra
• Taiwan's industrial production activity in February comes Tuesday, and will provide a gauge of demand for chips and other technology as tariffs loom. financialpost
• The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains is leading to shortages of critical components and materials required for tire production. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 31 March 2025