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] As the global hospitality industry increasingly aligns with environmental goals, Sustainable Development Goals related to Responsible Consumption and Production will see broader support, contributing to a greener travel ecosystem across borders. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Greenpeace calls for global meat and dairy production and consumption to be cut in half by 2050 to keep the Paris Agreement within reach. Greenpeace International
• [New] With the National Green Hydrogen Mission targeting 5 million tonne of production by 2030, supported by dedicated renewable capacity, cost would fall sharply as electrolyzer manufacturing scales and renewable power becomes even more competitive. The Hindu
• [New] Policies to support the domestic drone industry contribute to the Taiwanese government's goal of reaching an annual production capacity of 180,000 drones by 2028. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The UK-Ukraine production model will likely expand to Poland and Baltic states, creating a distributed counter-UAS manufacturing network that can surge production beyond Russian attack volumes while establishing NATO-standard interoperability protocols. Drone Warfare
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Within 18 months, expect Marine Corps FPV drone procurement to expand beyond 10,000 units as operational testing reveals consumption rates incompatible with current inventory levels, likely triggering emergency production authorities. Drone Warfare
• [New] Next-generation systems will likely incorporate AI-enabled autonomous engagement, swarm coordination for multi-target scenarios, and enhanced electronic warfare payloads to counter GPS-denied operations, potentially reaching 2,000+ daily production rates by late 2026. Drone Warfare
• [New] Global electricity consumption from data centers is projected to more than double by 2030; US AI-driven demand could increase 30-fold by 2035. InvestmentNews
• [New] AI-driven data center electricity consumption could exceed 1,000 TWh annually by 2030. The American Bazaar
• [New] Amidst the fragile supply chain of electricity, the consumption of data-centers is expected to rise by 165% by 2030. Middle East Monitor
• [New] The International Energy Agency's annual report outlines how global electricity use from data centers is likely to double by 2030, with AI-centric facilities increasing their consumption by more than four times. Seeking Alpha
• [New] Production capacity increased 2.8% in 2025 and is expected to expand more sharply by 5.2% in 2026, supported by additional hiring, investment in plant and equipment, longer operating hours, and the replacement of older machinery with more advanced technology. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] Cybercab's 2027 production target faces regulatory hurdles, while Waymo's 10-city operations and hybrid AI model offer proven scalability. Ainvest
• [New] Tesla is set to begin production on the Cybercab, its dedicated robotaxi, which does not have a steering wheel and pedals, in April 2026. Business Insider
• [New] Tesla's plan to aggressively ramp up Cybercab production will not make sense if it does not receive unsupervised robotaxi approval. Nasdaq
• Key Insight: In the coming years, the greatest leaps in sustainable nut production will be achieved through the synergistic deployment of AI, aeroponics, and satellite technology across all farming scales. Farmonaut
• Tree Nut Viability: Full lifecycle commercial nut production (like almonds and walnuts) in aeroponics remains experimental for 2026, but is rapidly advancing. Farmonaut
• As we move toward 2026, balancing almond production demand with sustainability is more critical than ever. Farmonaut
• France-based Agreenculture will expand production and commercial availability of its automation kits following a €6 million ($7 million) Series A raise. AgFunderNews

Last updated: 29 December 2025