Our Scans · (LF.12) 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] The European Green Deal targets climate neutrality by 2050, creating regulatory pressure for manufacturers to adopt cleaner production methods. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Reuters details that global battery factory pipelines are projected to scale multiple times over by 2030 as global vehicle manufacturers commit $1.2 trillion toward dedicated production networks. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Higher global energy and fertilizer prices, together with continued supply chain disruptions, could intensify inflationary pressures, weaken household consumption, and weigh on Mongolia's export performance and fiscal position. Asian Development Bank
• [New] The NEOM green hydrogen project in Saudi Arabia is 80% complete and expected to start production in 2027, making it a core holding for institutional allocation in the hydrogen sector. tradingkey.com
• [New] Russia's production and export forecasts, being the largest exported crop in the world, will be significant. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] Given the extended heatwave in Europe, production forecasts there will be of interest. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] With harvest well underway in South America and record crops already expected, the Dow Jones survey is calling for another modest upward revision to Brazil and Argentina's production in 2026. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] Around 73,000 people are classified in IPC AFI Phase 5 (Catastrophe) and are experiencing extreme food consumption gaps associated with starvation, heightened risk of death, and the collapse of livelihoods. Food Security Portal
• [New] As global metal production continues to expand, manufacturers gain new opportunities to develop advanced components that enhance vehicle capabilities. Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry
• [New] Despite billions in investment, supply deficits are projected to persist into the 2030s because production remains constrained by a global shortage of grain-oriented electrical steel. Supply Chain Management Review
• [New] Leading Service Type: Drug substance manufacturing is expected to account for roughly 44% of revenue share in 2026, driven by increasing outsourcing of biologics and complex-molecule production, which require specialized infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Cultivated meat has the potential to replace conventional meat products coming from animals which were kept in intensive keeping systems and therefore end the suffering of the over 85 billion farm animals slaughtered for human consumption globally every year. FOUR PAWS in US - Global Animal Protection Organization
• [New] Looking at the overall meat consumption, which is continuously rising, meat is one of the favorite food items worldwide and it is unlikely that everyone will switch to a vegan diet. FOUR PAWS in US - Global Animal Protection Organization
• [New] North America and Europe remain key revenue-generating regions due to strong cheese consumption and established snacking cultures, while Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth owing to urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and changing food preferences. Spherical Insights
• [New] Wheat production is forecast to fall 4.3% to 806.5 million tons due to El Nino impacts in Australia, while rice output is set to decline 1.8% from last year's record. CNS Media
• [New] FAO outlook shows mixed trends ahead, with stable coarse grain output but weaker wheat and rice production forecasts amid El Nino risks. CNS Media
• [New] Global electricity consumption by data centers is expected to more than double by 2030, largely due to AI-related computing demand. Straits Research
• [New] Global data center electricity consumption is expected to more than double by 2030, increasing the need for energy-efficient AI accelerator solutions. Straits Research
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to see the fastest growth due to increased poultry consumption and government initiatives. Yahoo! Finance UK
• Smart factories will feature autonomous supply chain adjustments, where AI systems re-route logistics and adjust production schedules in real-time based on global weather events or geopolitical disruptions. Intellectual Clouds
• By mid-2026, we expect a massive shift toward full-scale enterprise production. Intellectual Clouds
• Certain European automakers may encounter heightened competitive risks by increasing their reliance on Chinese partners to raise production in underutilized factories. National Law Review

Last updated: 13 July 2026