Our Scans · (LF.12) 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] Production of blue and green ammonia is currently low, but confirmed plans in place will see it rise to 14 million tonnes per annum by 2030. DNV
• [New] Global urea production capacity is projected to experience substantial growth of 23% between 2025 and 2030, driven largely by the rising demand in the agriculture industry. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Through the MOU, interagency partners intend to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment needed for a government-wide commitment to scale up the production of SAF to at least 35 billion gallons per year by 2050 to satisfy 100% of domestic demand. Energy.gov
• [New] Following the historical adoption pattern, we assume that generative AI will be almost fully incorporated into production within the next decade and a half, but that some new adoption continues at a gradual and diminishing pace over the following decades. Penn Wharton Budget Model
• [New] As countries look to expand their domestic GM product pipelines and crop production, even more farmers will have access to improved seeds and the benefits they provide. GMO Answers
• [New] The United States is predicted to triple its semiconductor production capacity (203%) between 2022 and 2032, the fastest growth rate in the world. Acumen Research and Consulting
• [New] AI-generated prototypes: By 2025, AI will be able to automatically generate 3D models of products, reducing design-to-production times by up to 30% (McKinsey). Rapidops
• [New] In 2025, businesses will use AI to create full-scale videos from simple text prompts, removing traditional production barriers. Rapidops
• [New] Nestle's method of using all cocoa fruit components to create chocolate flakes could revolutionize chocolate production. CNS Media
• [New] In response, Nestle's novel technique to boost cocoa fruit yields by up to 30% unlocks the untapped potential of the pulp, placenta, and pod husk - parts that are largely unused during chocolate production. CNS Media
• [New] With OPEC's production ramp slower than expected and global demand resilient, crude has held up better than typical seasonal patterns. Middlefield Group
• [New] Energy and sustainability: The International Energy Agency predicts that the electricity consumption of global data centers could double by 2026, emphasizing the necessity for efficiency and sustainable energy practices. AI Developer Code
• [New] At a national level, estimates have shown that if power-hungry consumers such as data centers shift when they consume energy just a quarter of 1% of the time, it could increase the United States' effective production capacity by 10% without building new infrastructure. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Data center electricity demand is expected to steadily rise through 2030, with consumption projected to increase by approximately 240 TWh relative to 2024 levels. IEA
• [New] Since people buy imported meat because it is easier to find than national meat, the Chilean supply chain has an opportunity to increase the internal consumption of Chilean meats. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2040, 60% of global meat requirement will be fulfilled by non-conventional production methods such as in-vitro meat or plant based analogs, due to high environmental impact and animal welfare issues associated with conventional meat production. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Plastic consumption is expected to grow significantly in developing economies by 2040. Statista
• [New] Globally, intensive farming operations continue to increase meat production, posing an immediate threat of deadly bird flu pandemics that could claim more lives than COVID. AgFunderNews
• Investing in sustainable production methods and materials will appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and align with global sustainability trends. Newstrail
• The circular economy has the potential to cut up to 39% of global emissions related to materials, thanks to reduced extraction and the reconfiguration of energy-intensive production cycles. Faistgroup.com
• For global oil markets in the longer term, the OPEC + move serves to erode a longstanding safety net of idle production that could be brought back to cushion unforeseen supply shocks. financialpost
• By 2028, 40% of new enterprise production software will be created using vibe coding techniques and tools - a seismic shift that signals the dawn of a new era in software development. ETCIO

Last updated: 15 September 2025