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] With further advances in scaling up production, enhancing power efficiency, integrating multi-sensor arrays, and developing compatible neuromorphic hardware, we anticipate transformative applications in healthcare technology, robotics, and environmental monitoring within the next decade. New Atlas
• [New] Bagga estimated that a 3-4% cut on India's Rs150 lakh crore taxable consumption base could inject significant purchasing power, reinforcing a virtuous cycle of growth. Economic Times
• [New] The IEA anticipates U.S. shale to add 2.1 million barrels per day by 2030, driven by continued technological innovation and flexible production responses to price signals. Ainvest
• [New] Major 2025 Trend: The portion of nickel production allocated to batteries is forecast to surpass 60% of global output by 2027 (from just 20% in 2020). Farmonaut
• [New] From Hindustan Zinc to BHP, innovations promise cleaner, more efficient production, offering hope the world will not run out of copper after all. The Economic Times
• [New] Local food production on-site will also replace around 1% of the UAE's fresh produce imports, cutting the environmental burden of long-distance food miles. CNS Media
• [New] As technology improves and Reb M production scales up, its price is expected to continue falling, potentially reaching parity with older stevia extracts in the coming years. BeverageDaily.com
• [New] Localized supply chains are critical; Gotion High-Tech is establishing large-scale LFP full-tab cell production facilities in the United States and Vietnam to mitigate geopolitical risks and logistics costs. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• [New] 2027-2029 will feature the first commercial solid-state batteries in premium vehicles, initially appearing as small-scale production runs in flagship models. Discovery Alert
• [New] Reducing the water footprint of production has previously been shown to lead to global water savings and reduce the critical water dependency and risks to supply chains. Nature
• [New] Oman has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with a significant focus on green hydrogen production as a key driver for expanding solar and wind energy utilization. SpringerLink
• [New] By 2030, the potential production of low-emissions hydrogen could reach 49 Mt per annum, accounting for approximately three-quarters of the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) Scenario target. SpringerLink
• [New] Looking ahead, declining renewable energy prices, solar PV and onshore wind costs have already fallen by 85% and 68% since 2010, are projected to reach USD 0.01-0.02/kWh in optimal regions by 2030, further reducing electricity's share of hydrogen production costs. SpringerLink
• [New] As hydrogen production scales up to meet global demand, continued research into catalyst development, system efficiency improvements, and cost reduction strategies will be essential for enabling the widespread deployment of water electrolysis technologies. SpringerLink
• [New] At TU Braunschweig, around 150 researchers will be working on recycling processes at the new Center for Circular Production of Next Batteries and Fuel Cells from 2027 onwards. Battery-News
• [New] Global waste production is projected to increase by 70% by 2050, with over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste already generated annually worldwide. Okon Recycling
• [New] Southern lumber production could reach 25 billion board feet within the next few years - a historic milestone that underscores the U.S. Georgia Forestry Magazine
• [New] The new Boeing 787-9 is expected to bring improvement in energy consumption. Travel Radar - Aviation News
• [New] Alcohol consumption, even at modest levels, can lead to health risks and negatively affect an individual's overall well-being, particularly among U.S. veterans. Rand Corporation
• [New] Extreme drought and locust swarms are threatening sunflower seed and crop production in Russia and Ukraine, raising fears of a feed crisis for livestock farmers. All About Feed

Last updated: 01 September 2025