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] 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!
• [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

Last updated: 14 September 2026