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] Several Chinese EV giants are shaping up as formidable competitors, as both BYD and CATL have announced plans to initiate small-scale production of solid-state EV batteries in 2027. Engadget
• [New] Production Systems revenue of $3.77 billion increased 7% sequentially, driven by strong growth in Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia and North America, despite a decline in the Middle East due to disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] For protein, forecasts are for a 50% increase in meat production on twice as less arable land by 2050 in order to supply global nutritional demand. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Global REE production remains concentrated in a few countries, making supply chains vulnerable to disruption. AZOM
• [New] Disruptions in semiconductor manufacturing, geopolitical trade restrictions, and logistics bottlenecks have increased production costs and extended lead times for LiDAR manufacturers worldwide. Straits Research
• [New] Global agricultural and fish production is projected to expand by 14% over the next decade. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Energy demand from datacenters will more than double by 2030 to about 945 terawatt-hours, more than the energy consumption of Japan. The Guardian
• [New] Bloom Energy holds virtually every primary-load SOFC contract in the visible order book, a concentration that presents supply chain risk if demand accelerates faster than one manufacturer's production capacity. Rystad Energy
• [New] Mexico has a portfolio of investment opportunities in strategic agro-industrial and bioenergy chains, aimed at increasing the added value of production and improving the competitiveness of the rural sector. HandInHand
• [New] Avocado consumption could lower LDL cholesterol and LDL particle levels. ScienceDaily
• [New] The clean industrial deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan introduced a key performance indicator on the share of electricity in final energy consumption, setting 32% by 2030 as reference, and announced the Electrification Action Plan. Energy
• [New] Production volumes in the Australian fisheries sector are expected to increase by approximately 4% over the medium term, reaching 307,000 tonnes by 2028-29. Claight Corporation (Expert Market Research Au)
• [New] Cotton production in India is projected to reach 7.2 million tonnes (~43 million bales of 170 kg each) by 2030, driven by increasing demand from consumers. India Brand Equity Foundation
• [New] US data centers alone are expected to triple electricity consumption by 2030, from around 220 to 600 TWh. investing.com
• [New] Power demand from datacenters will more than double by 2030 to about 945 terawatt-hours, more than the energy consumption of Japan. The Guardian
• [New] Rising demand for sustainable livestock production and compliance with the UK Forest Risk Commodities framework are encouraging greater adoption of certified feed ingredients. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Growing investments in EUDR-compliant sourcing, certified soybean meal procurement, and sustainable feed ingredient programs are expected to influence purchasing decisions and strengthen Germany's position as a key European oilmeal consumption hub. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The federal PV tender local component procurement ratio stands at 50% in 2026, rising incrementally to 60% by 2030, driving global PV manufacturers to build domestic U.S. production bases - the core driver of overseas factory investment in the U.S. from 2026 to 2030. Solar Panel Production Equipment and Machinery-Lithium
• [New] The U.S. Corporate Climate Responsibility Act mandates companies with annual revenue $1 billion to reach 40% renewable electricity consumption by 2030; non-compliant enterprises lose all federal tax incentives. Solar Panel Production Equipment and Machinery-Lithium
• [New] The European Chips Act is further accelerating semiconductor investments aimed at expanding Europe's share in global semiconductor production by 2030, which is expected to strengthen local DSP manufacturing and reduce supply chain dependence on Asian suppliers. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Another focus is putting AI at the center of scientific research and instituting more aggressive national goals, such as recent pledges to deploy a powerful quantum computer by 2028 and have 10 new large nuclear reactors under construction by 2030 to boost electricity production. Mimir's Well
• [New] Global hydrogen demand is projected to quadruple from 125 million tons in 2030 to over 500 million tons by 2050, driven primarily by steel production, chemical manufacturing, and heavy-duty transportation requiring high-energy-density fuels. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 03 August 2026