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] PROSUB envisions the local production of four conventional Riachuelo-class submarines, derived from the French Scorpene design but adapted to Brazilian needs. Zona Militar
• [New] 2025 has exposed the deep vulnerability of farming to extreme weather, forcing societies to rethink production models, irrigation systems, and adaptation strategies. Rinnovabili
• [New] Bioenergy production has the potential to compete with food production for land, meaning Brazil has to balance needs for conservation and agricultural expansion. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Bioenergy consumption in transport will need to grow by 300% between 2020 and 2050. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Sustainable aviation fuel consumption is expected to expand from 1 billion liters in 2024 to 9 billion liters in 2030, meeting 2% of total aviation fuel demand in the main case. IEA
• [New] With greater use of renewable electricity, liquid biofuels, biogases and renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels, renewable energy consumption in transport is expected to rise 50% by 2030. IEA
• [New] As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) grows worldwide, volumes of battery production scrap and end-of-life batteries will increase exponentially. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI)
• [New] In 2025, we will see an acceleration in the widespread use of AI to reduce costs, increase efficiency and better serve customers by ramping up production faster than ever. Global Radiance Review
• [New] In the United Kingdom, a government-sponsored industry partnership is pursuing the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production, a prototype fusion pilot plant proposed for completion by 2040. The Conversation
• [New] Insecticides, tree insecticide, ant insecticide, and bee insecticide products remain essential tools for global food and timber production - but in 2026, how they are chosen, used, and monitored directly impacts biodiversity, pollinator health, and ecosystem resilience. Farmonaut
• [New] The global maize-growing regions are facing more frequent heatwaves, which are reducing yield stability and increasing production risks. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Decarbonization efforts, associated with carbon capture and hydrogen production, could add up to 860M liters per day of water demand by 2050. New Civil Engineer
• [New] The water demands of decarbonization efforts - particularly in hydrogen production and carbon capture technology - could push several UK regions into significant water deficits as early as 2030. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Revenue of $397 million declined 32% sequentially and 28% year on year due to lower APS revenue following the divestiture of the interest in the Palliser asset in Canada, and the full month of production interruption arising from the pipeline disruption in Ecuador. Stock Titan
• [New] Higher offshore drilling activity in Guyana was more than offset by reduced APS revenue due to production interruption arising from a pipeline disruption in Ecuador and lower drilling and fracturing activity in Argentina. Stock Titan
• [New] Data centers could account for up to 8% of global electricity consumption by 2030. Verdict
• [New] Global Risks: China dominates REE production and processing, posing supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions. Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] US defence contractors, aerospace companies like Boeing, and semiconductor manufacturers such as Nvidia and Intel are particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the supply of rare earth components, which are crucial for everything from F-35 avionics to advanced chip production. FinancialContent
• [New] Integrating carbon capture and storage (CCUS) in industrial processes could enable emissions cuts of up to 50% by 2030, aligning production with climate goals. Energy Central
• [New] Industrial AI offers us unprecedented opportunities to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and create smarter, greener manufacturing ecosystems that align with global climate goals. TRIPURA STAR NEWS - Tripura's Latest News, Views & News
• [New] With $18.2 trillion in investments needed to sustain production and infrastructure through 2050, OPEC's message is clear: the global economy depends on energy security, and that security requires financial commitment from both public and private sectors. Rolling Out
• [New] The share of EAF in global steel production by 2050 will rise to 48% compared to 29.1% in 2024. GMK.CENTER
• [New] In accordance with national commitments, steelmakers in most countries must switch to carbon-neutral production by 2050. GMK.CENTER

Last updated: 27 October 2025