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] 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
• [New] Production from projects operated by TotalEnergies and CNOOC is expected to begin during the second half of 2026, although timelines surrounding Uganda's emerging petroleum industry have shifted previously. The Fintech Times
• [New] The manufacturing sector's share of total structured steel consumption in China will rise to 52% in 2026, compared with 46% in 2023. GMK.CENTER
• [New] Demand for steel from the manufacturing sector - including mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, household appliance production, the energy sector and shipbuilding - is forecast to reach 344 million tonnes in 2026. GMK.CENTER
• [New] Steel consumption in the manufacturing sector is expected to grow by 3.3% year-on-year in 2026, citing S&P Global Energy CERA. GMK.CENTER
• [New] By 2027, more facilities are expected to invest in smart energy management systems that continuously monitor consumption and optimize building performance. BMA
• [New] With compliance beginning in 2029, manufacturers have a defined timeframe to expand heat pump production capacity, strengthen supply chains, and build dealer and installer networks. / USA Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2030, stronger European capabilities, production capacities, and logistical resilience are expected to reinforce European security as well as enhance the overall strength of the transatlantic defence architecture. Hudson Institute
• [New] Production and exports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas are expected to recover gradually and could approach pre-conflict levels during the first half of 2027; however, certain constraints linked to damaged infrastructure and disrupted trade routes will persist for longer. Ministry of Finance CR
• [New] Sodium-ion batteries will enter mass production in the fourth quarter, and has signed the world's largest 60 GWh energy storage sodium battery order. Ebak Battery
• [New] Fuel from AirPlant One is expected to power an Alaska Airlines flight, helping move Power-to-Liquid SAF from first production toward regular commercial aviation use. Twelve | A World Made from Air
• [New] Researchers at MIT have developed a way to predict which materials could be most promising as catalysts in electrochemical ammonia production. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Last updated: 31 August 2026