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] With annual global cement production reaching 4.5 billion tonnes, even limited adoption creates substantial CO2 utilization potential and establishes mineralization as a major long-term growth opportunity. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Key Opportunity: CO2 mineralization for construction materials offers significant growth potential by permanently storing carbon while improving concrete performance across global cement production. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Steel consumption in the manufacturing sector is expected to grow by 3.3% year-on-year in 2026, citing S&P Global Energy CERA. GMK.CENTER
• [New] Demand for steel from the manufacturing sector - including mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, household appliance production, the energy sector and shipbuilding - is forecast to reach 344 million tonnes in 2026. GMK.CENTER
• [New] The manufacturing sector's share of total structured steel consumption in China will rise to 52% in 2026, compared with 46% in 2023. GMK.CENTER
• [New] Europe's relatively high production costs and infrastructure constraints could keep pricing firm, even as new capacity enters operation. openpr
• [New] Ghana is one of the world's major cocoa producers, with production for the 2025/26 season projected at roughly 750,000 tonnes. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] Manganese production is projected at approximately 6 million tonnes in 2026, while bauxite production could reach 3 million tonnes. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] Moscow wants to increase fertilizer supplies and support localized fertilizer production, strengthening Ghana's agricultural sector and creating opportunities for Russian investment and technology transfer. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] The central opportunity is to move from a conventional commodity exchange, Russian petroleum products, fertilizers, grain and food against Ghanaian agricultural commodities and raw materials, toward Russian investment in Ghanaian production, processing, logistics, mining, energy and infrastructure. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] Fuel, fertiliser and plastics represent a common supply chain vulnerability for Australian and Japanese agriculture, and any disruption can create uncertainty across production, harvest, processing and transport. East Asia Forum
• [New] Three actions offer a starting point - developing a regional agricultural supply chain, building a coalition of like-minded countries to address shared threats to global food production and supporting Japan in modernising its domestic farm sector. East Asia Forum
• [New] A regional supply chain in fuel, fertiliser and plastics would shield against shocks, multilateral forums could address shared challenges to food production, and Australia could share its own experience of farm reform with Japan. East Asia Forum
• [New] If supply growth continues to lag consumption growth, silver prices could derive further support over the coming years. Economic Times
• [New] Increased Venezuelan production could put downward pressure on US gasoline prices. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The UK's reliance on global gas imports is expected to deepen as declining gas production from the UK's North Sea sector accelerates, and Norwegian output begins to fall from 2030. The Guardian
• [New] Fuel from AirPlant One is expected to power an Alaska Airlines flight, helping move Power-to-Liquid SAF from first production toward regular commercial aviation use. Twelve | A World Made from Air
• [New] By 2026, over 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs or models in production environment. Site Title
• [New] North America is projected to register the fastest CAGR through 2033, driven by accelerating manufacturing reshoring initiatives, expanding electric vehicle production, and rising investments in smart factories. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Rising investments in pharmaceutical production, renewable energy projects, and industrial automation are expected to sustain healthy demand for industrial services across France during the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Singapore Food Agency will launch a grant to help local agricultural producers offset rising operational expenses caused by the Middle East crisis to ensure uninterrupted local food production. Pan-Asia Farmers Exchange Program
• [New] While uncertainty remains particularly high, the time required to restore Gulf oil production to previous levels and the need to rebuild oil inventories is likely to keep oil prices elevated through 2027. / USA Coface
• [New] More than 1,000 meters down, researchers in North Yorkshire have created the world's deepest underground farm and are running trials for a project that could transform UK food production. The Guardian

Last updated: 31 August 2026