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] While reciprocal tariffs may be constrained by legal challenges, the US could instead expand product coverage and raise tariff rates under Section 232. Krungsri2020
• [New] Russia will likely leverage North Korean workers to drastically increase its drone production numbers, and North Korean workers will have the opportunity to learn and export valuable drone development, manufacture, and operation lessons. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Russia's ongoing efforts to expand drone production are having a more immediate impact on the frontline in Ukraine, although Russia will continue to benefit from enhanced drone production capabilities during any future conflict. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Tariffs will not lower supply chain and labour costs enough to boost reshoring, and instead, increased automation will be the most likely driver of a manufacturing productivity boost. Fortune
• [New] From 2024 to 2030, data center electricity consumption grows by around 15% per year, more than four times faster than the growth of total electricity consumption from all other sectors. IEA
• [New] The combination of production cuts and potential trade barriers could create a perfect storm for silicon markets in the second half of 2025, with impacts felt across multiple industrial sectors. Discovery Alert
• [New] Industry Alert: The sudden production cuts in Xinjiang represent one of the most significant disruptions to regional silicon metal supply in recent months, with potential implications for global supply chains if sustained through Q3 2025. Discovery Alert
• [New] Plan A 2025 will do even more with M&S aiming to make its entire business model zero waste - not just its own operations but also its supply chains and products. Marks & Spencer
• [New] Tesla has advantages over Waymo in terms of cost, production, and data, with the potential to produce 5,000 vehicles per day compared to Waymo's 1,500 fleet size and planned 2,000 additions, and a cheaper production cost that could lead to a $20,000 purpose-built robotaxi. Digital Habitats
• [New] Tesla's robotaxi has a significant advantage over Waymo in data collection, cost, and production, and is expected to launch with a limited fleet and scale rapidly. Digital Habitats
• [New] By 2025, brands will increasingly rely on user-generated content to promote their products, create buzz, and engage authentically with their audience. CELEBREPORTS
• [New] Peru's copper production faces growing threats from informal and illegal mining, which risks enabling criminal groups and encroaching on concessions. usfunds
• [New] Becoming a member of Astana Hub will allow Telegram to collaborate on projects, exchange experiences, and develop digital products in both domestic and global markets. The Astana Times
• [New] Chestnut rots pose a serious threat to the global production of edible chestnuts, significantly affecting their quality and marketability. Chestnuts
• [New] Looking ahead, the EIA forecasts Brent crude could average $65.85 in 2025 and decline to $59.24 in 2026, as global oil production is expected to outpace demand. Myjoyonline
• [New] Oil prices fall more than 1% on potential further increase to OPEC + output LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices dropped by more than 1% on Thursday after a report that OPEC + is discussing a production increase for July, stoking concerns that global supply could exceed demand growth. Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
• [New] Price volatility and supply chain disruptions remain key challenges, impacting production consistency and pricing stability in global markets. Credence Research Inc.
• [New] Article 2 enables eco-contribution modulation within the Extended Producer Responsibility textile scheme (part of the 2021 French Resilience and Climate Law), with a view to have it increase to €10 per product by 2030. Cleary Gottlieb
• [New] Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products. New Food Magazine
• [New] The reciprocal tariffs applicable to products with country of origin from China, Hong Kong SAR China, and Macau SAR China will decrease from 125% to 10% for 90 days. FedEx
• [New] The production of lab-grown meat could have up to 25 times the environmental impact of conventional meat, challenging the perception that it is a climate-friendly alternative. AGDAILY
• [New] FAO's latest assessments indicate a relatively optimistic outlook for food commodity markets, with production and trade of all commodities, except sugar, anticipated to increase. MarketsAndTrade
• The EU is providing €3 million to develop magnet electric propulsion systems that will be used for the mass production of next generation electric vehicles. Olive Press News Spain

Last updated: 30 June 2025