Global Scans · Responsible Consumption and Production · Weekly Summary

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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] With continued research and improved extraction methods, natural hydrogen could transform energy production, reduce emissions, and support global energy needs for generations to come. Chemical Industry Digest
• [New] Approaches that enhance TMA production, whether through diet or medication, could help reduce insulin resistance and improve long-term health outcomes. ScienceDaily
• [New] Electricity's share of global energy consumption is going to double in the next decade alone. Engadget
• [New] Critical minerals are becoming increasingly vital - growing demand for green energy technologies could scale production by nearly 500% by 2050. Insurance Journal
• [New] As data centers in India continue to expand, their power consumption will rise sharply, creating a greater demand for energy generation. Trade Brains Money
• [New] Synopsis: The data center capacity in India is projected to increase drastically from last year's figure of 1.4 gigawatts to 9 GW in 2030, thereby consuming about 3% of India's power consumption in 2030, which is an increase from less than 1% at present. Trade Brains Money
• [New] Global production is expected to rise by 52% by 2040 - to 680m tonnes - outstripping the capacity of waste management systems around the world. The Guardian
• [New] The United Nations Environment Programme has stressed that data centers consume large amounts of energy and water, and we know that consumption is only going to grow around the world. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The global production of 460 million tonnes of plastic annually, with 20 million leaking into the environment, is expected to grow sharply by 2040, causing climate change and loss of biodiversity, and ecosystems. ET Edge Insights
• [New] USDA left U.S. soybean supply, use, and price projections unchanged from the November WASDE report, which predicted soybean yields at 53 bushels per acre with total U.S. production pegged 4.3 billion bushels, resulting in season-average soybean price of $10.50 per bushel. Hoosier Ag Today
• [New] Saudi says it can reduce its budget deficit to 3.3% of GDP in 2026 (IMF forecast is 3.7%) after a year of elevated spending and heavy bond issuance to fund large infrastructure projects, supported by expectations of stronger non-oil revenue growth and higher oil production. MUFG Research
• [New] The EIA anticipates production to rise from a record 13.2 million barrels per day in 2024 to approximately 13.6 million bpd in 2025. Energy Reporters
• [New] By 2025, energy-efficient HVAC systems will be crucial in reducing overall energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings. The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best HVAC System in
• [New] Power consumption is surging with electric vehicles (EVs) and energy intensive data centers expected to require 35 GW of additional electricity by 2030. Energetica India Magazine, India Energy News, Renewable Energy News, Conventional Power Generation, Companies Guide...
• [New] The math is brutally simple: AI computing workloads could consume around 500 terawatt-hours annually by 2027 - about twice the U.K.'s total electricity consumption in 2023. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Continued investment in research, bio based material development, and energy efficient production technologies will ensure that polyurethane dispersions remain a cornerstone of sustainable manufacturing in the coming decade. openpr
• [New] By 2025, industrial rooftop CAPEX is expected to fall in the range of Rs33,000 to Rs48,000 per kW, enabling attractive payback periods of 2.5 to 4 years depending on consumption patterns and state-specific policies. / India Soleos Solar Energy Private Limited
• [New] Post forecasts China's MY (marketing year) 25/26 soybean production at 19.9 MMT (million metric tons), while imports are projected at 106 MMT, down 1 MMT year-over-year as Beijing continues efforts to limit import growth. ADM Investor Services
• [New] The world will be better off once the gradual shift away from conventional energy generation resources has been completed, but for now, nuclear energy will serve a vital purpose for clean energy production. Energies Media
• [New] Annual production of primary plastic-tiny pellets used to make larger plastic products - is on track to increase 52% by 2040, growing twice as fast as waste management. Gizmodo

Last updated: 15 December 2025