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] German companies have faced disruption after Rhine water levels fell to record lows earlier this month, driving up transport costs, creating logistics bottlenecks and curbing production. gCaptain
• [New] Places like the Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium could become more suitable for wine production. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] Kew Gardens reduced its fossil-fuel consumption by more than a fifth across its sites last year, as it seeks to become climate-positive by 2030. Third SectorMainNet
• [New] Europe is expected to progressively strengthen domestic cell and material production capabilities during the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, as US EV production ramps up, demand for IRA-compliant lithium will surge, and Argentina is positioned as a key supplier, especially given its low-cost brine extraction. Energy Solutions Intelligence
• [New] The MOEA will be responsible for setting standards for Taiwanese indigenous systems and supply chains, establishing test sites for manufacturers to evaluate drone performance, and accrediting local manufacturers who have reached the required domestic production levels. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] With annual global cement production reaching 4.5 billion tonnes, even limited adoption creates substantial CO2 utilization potential and establishes mineralization as a major long-term growth opportunity. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Key Opportunity: CO2 mineralization for construction materials offers significant growth potential by permanently storing carbon while improving concrete performance across global cement production. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Indigenous production of the Chiang Kung system will reduce Taiwan's dependence on procurements and technical assistance from the United States. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Recycled PET content in bottle production is modeled to rise from 15.6% in 2025 to 28.7% in 2031, with Europe moving fastest because of mandatory recycled-content and collection targets. KEN research
• [New] Data-center electricity consumption increased by approximately 17% in 2025, while global data-center electricity consumption is expected to double by 2030. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] The European Chips Act aims to increase Europe's share of global semiconductor production to 20% by 2030, encouraging investment in advanced packaging material supply chains across Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Persistence Market Research
• [New] With more than 80 new fabs expected to begin production between 2025 and 2030, access to clean electricity faces constraints due to infrastructure, high costs for renewables, and limited purchasing options. Sustainability
• [New] Rystad Energy estimates Russia's spare production capacity, defined as barrels that could return quickly if all constraints were lifted, at around 620,000 bpd in 2026, rising modestly to 700,000 bpd in 2027. Rystad Energy
• [New] The white paper, Microplastics: Preparing for Australia's Next Regulatory Shift, highlights evidence global plastic production now exceeds 450 million tonnes per year and could almost triple to 1.2 billion tonnes under a business-as-usual scenario. EurekAlert!
• The Ministry of Climate Change & Environment created the UAE National Sustainable Consumption and Production Plan (2019-2030) to spur the shift to a circular economy at the federal level. Grc
• A regional share of nearly 26.5% is predicted to be held by the U.K. in 2026, as farmers today adopt precision technologies to improve productivity, address labour shortages, and manage production costs. Persistence Market Research
• Order quality, cancellations, production conversion, retail sales, and completed deliveries will determine how fully the stronger demand environment translates into 2026 tractor sales. ACT Research
• The European Union's Energy Efficiency Directive revision mandates 11.7% energy consumption reduction by 2030, further accelerating lightweight material adoption. Persistence Market Research
• Other analyses cited alongside SOFIA indicate that aquaculture's share of total aquatic animal production could reach around 52% by 2030, with per-capita consumption of aquatic foods continuing to climb, particularly in developing regions. nutriNews, la revista de nutricion animal
• Global aquatic animal production will rise by about 10%, reaching 214 million tonnes by 2034. nutriNews, la revista de nutricion animal
• Tariffs alone will not build semiconductor production inside North America. The Rio Times

Last updated: 21 September 2026