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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The European Union's Energy Efficiency Directive revision mandates 11.7% energy consumption reduction by 2030, further accelerating lightweight material adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 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
• [New] Global aquatic animal production will rise by about 10%, reaching 214 million tonnes by 2034. nutriNews, la revista de nutricion animal
• [New] Tariffs alone will not build semiconductor production inside North America. The Rio Times
• [New] Rising investments in pharmaceutical production, renewable energy projects, and industrial automation are expected to sustain healthy demand for industrial services across France during the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Manufacturing execution systems represent the fastest-growing application, posting a CAGR of 8.5% through 2033, driven by rising demand for real-time production visibility and Industry 4.0 connectivity initiatives across manufacturing facilities pursuing digital transformation. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Russia still accounted for 11.6% of Belgium's gas consumption in 2025, a higher share than at the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, despite the EU's requirement to phase out Russian gas by 2027. Volt Belgie
• [New] Farm-level wheat prices are expected to rise 17.1% in 2026 following a large projected reduction in U.S. wheat production. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] PRC limits or delays of germanium-based material exports will likely impact Taiwanese critical and emerging technology production even more than limits on quartz-based materials exports. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Companies expect the supply bottleneck to tighten further in 2027 compared with 2026, as new production capacity is coming on stream more slowly than anticipated. DJE Kapital AG
• [New] According to USDA projections analyzed by Reuters, world corn usage is expected to surpass production by about 1.8%, marking the largest supply deficit in 16 years. AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
• [New] Global corn consumption is projected to exceed production during the 2026-27 marketing year, raising concerns about the shrinking margin in world grain supplies. AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
• [New] If supply growth continues to lag consumption growth, silver prices could derive further support over the coming years. Economic Times
• [New] GranMorgu is expected to begin production in 2028, potentially transforming government revenues and the wider economy. / Suriname The Fintech Times
• [New] The UK's reliance on global gas imports is expected to deepen as declining gas production from the UK's North Sea sector accelerates, and Norwegian output begins to fall from 2030. The Guardian
• [New] Spain could reach a technical production capacity of up to 22 million tons of bio-SAF and 2.2 million tons of e-SAF by 2030, relying on abundant renewable resources, availability of raw materials, and an expanding industrial base. Moeve Global
• [New] By 2030, 6% SAF will be mandatory, including 1.2% synthetic fuels, which would require multiplying current production several times. Moeve Global
• [New] Companies like Toyota are actively exploring hydrogen vehicle production, aiming for an annual output of 300,000 units by 2028. 6wresearch
• [New] North America is projected to register the fastest CAGR through 2033, driven by accelerating manufacturing reshoring initiatives, expanding electric vehicle production, and rising investments in smart factories. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Siemens seemed bullish about the potential for digital twins in the adoption of humanoids in production and operations support, showcasing simulation-first humanoids that provide training data and reduce risks in deployment. Default

Last updated: 07 September 2026