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] As outlined in Metafuels' recently published white paper, Clearing the Runway for SAF, global SAF production must increase by more than 150-fold by 2050 to meet projected aviation demand. Hydrogen Central
• [New] Global sustainable aviation fuel production must increase more than 150-fold by 2050 to meet projected aviation demand - a scale that bio-based fuels alone cannot deliver. Hydrogen Central
• [New] The proposed CCS project was first announced in 2021 as part of plans to decarbonize Canada's oilsands production and achieve net-zero emissions from operations by 2050. financialpost
• [New] The European Union aims for renewable energy to account for at least 42.5% of final energy consumption by 2030. EurekAlert!
• [New] Over the next decade, additive manufacturing will evolve into a mainstream industrial production technology. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] The first autonomous AM gigafactories will emerge in Europe: shared, software-defined production platforms capable of manufacturing entirely different products for different companies at any time, with minimal human intervention. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Over the next decade, the value in additive manufacturing will shift toward intelligent digital infrastructures: systems that connect quoting, build prep, production, compliance, and traceability into a single automated flow. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Over the next 5 to 10 years, 3D printing will become a core component of the broader manufacturing stack, operating as an indispensable part of efficient production beyond prototyping and small batch production. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] By 2026, more brands will treat additive manufacturing as a viable production method rather than a prototyping step. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Additive manufacturing will accelerate its mainstream adoption as a production technology in 2026, with polymer AM taking a central role in tooling, service parts, and an expanding range of end-use components. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Global lithium production is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 8.2% over the forecast period (2026-2035) to reach 792,800 t by 2035. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Australia's lithium output is expected to record a stronger rebound in 2026, with production projected to grow by 6% to reach 120,300 t. Yahoo Finance
• [New] India's National Green Hydrogen Mission allocates Rs19,744 crore ($2.3 billion) to achieve 5 million tons of annual production by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Hydrogen currently accounts for less than 2% of global final energy consumption, but its potential is expanding rapidly under climate imperatives. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Swedish firm HYBRIT's pilot project demonstrated a 95% reduction in CO2 emissions, raising hopes that decarbonized steel production could become the norm. Saint Augustines University
• [New] Global food consumption, the primary driver of agricultural commodity use, is expected to grow at an annual rate of 1.3% over the next decade. Global Market Insights Inc.
• [New] Reversing the continued loss of forests and natural ecosystems while continuing to meet the daily needs of people around the world requires sustained transformation of production and sourcing of forest-risk commodities. Walmart Policies and Guidelines
• [New] Boosting housing production and achieving more affordable housing will remain a priority in 2026. JD Supra
• [New] At Manono, one of the world's largest undeveloped lithium deposits, KoBold has said it will not advance production until ownership issues are resolved, while Chinese company Zijin is already building infrastructure on the northern block. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Virtus plans to deploy approximately $750 million in debt and equity to expand production, aiming to secure a reliable supply of cobalt for U.S.-aligned industries. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] With the right technology transfers from Western countries, such as guidance systems and rocket motors, Ukraine could significantly expand its production of ground-based cruise missiles, too. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Industry insiders caution that the imbalance between explosive AI demand and limited supply capacity could continue for years, potentially into 2027 and beyond, as production capacity struggles to catch up. Astute Group
• [New] By 2026, success will increasingly be measured by how broadly additive manufacturing is adopted in routine industrial production rather than by isolated technology demonstrations. 3D Printing Industry

Last updated: 23 February 2026