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] U.S. production growth of crude oil and natural gas remains relatively high through 2030 due to increasing U.S. exports of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas, as U.S. energy exports continue to be economical for international consumers. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] In the short term, the further Russia advances and the more agricultural land is affected by fighting, the more production will fall. Centre for European Reform
• [New] Industry experts anticipate a potential reshaping of global copper supply chains, with possible acceleration of domestic U.S. copper production to reduce import dependence. Discovery Alert
• [New] Industry analysts project that improved logistics could help Zambia increase its annual copper production from current levels of approximately 800,000 tonnes to over 1 million tonnes within five years of the corridor reaching full operational capacity. Discovery Alert
• [New] Increasing Production and Consumption in Asia-Pacific Countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and China will become global hubs for oleochemical production due to the large supply of palm oil feedstock and rising domestic consumption, providing the highest growth within the regional and global markets. Precedence Research
• [New] Pharmaceutical companies operate in a highly regulated environment where any disruption can have severe consequences for patient safety, clinical trials, drug production, and global supply chains. ISPE | International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
• [New] Document Informationclick to expand document informationThe Indian government unveiled vision documents for aluminium and copper at an international mining conference, aiming for significant production increases by 2047 to meet domestic demand. Scribd
• [New] As a consequence of Canada's retaliatory tariffs, the U.S. will charge Canada a Tariff of 35% on Canadian products sent into the United States. Reason.com
• [New] From the beginning of 2025, it has eliminated synthetic dyes from all new product launches and plans to convert any remaining legacy products by the end of 2027. BakeryAndSnacks.com
• [New] OPEC Turbocharges Long-Term Demand Outlook Meeting in Vienna this week for its biennial seminar, OPEC has projected an even more bullish outlook for crude oil consumption than its previous forecasts, expecting global demand to hit 122.9 million b/d by 2050. EconCurrent's Substack
• [New] Most of the debate around vaping products in Germany focuses on disposable vaping products, which is why we expect them to be brought under strict regulations or even a blanket ban in the next few years. ECigIntelligence
• [New] Global demand for dairy proteins is expected by many insiders to outpace supply by 2030, as milk production slows in many parts of the world. The Manila Times
• [New] U.S. marketed natural gas production will remain flat in 2026 as production growth from the Permian and Appalachia regions will offset the overall decline in production from the rest of the United States. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Australian copper production is projected to grow from the current 870,000 tonnes annually to approximately 1.1 million tonnes by 2030 based on projects already in development. Discovery Alert
• [New] While the production and trade of goods have been declining as a share of global gross domestic product, persistent uncertainty could lead to unintended consequences such as reduced capital expenditure and increased corporate cash hoarding. Ashburton-South Africa
• [New] While the U.S. has seen a recent uptick in announced solar manufacturing capacity (with some estimates around ~50 GW of module capacity by 2026), it's uncertain whether there will be enough compliant product to meet demand. Sunhub Blog | Solar Energy News, Guides & Resources
• [New] Global demand for dairy proteins will likely outpace supply by 2030, with milk production slowing in many global regions. CNS Media.
• [New] China currently dominates global production and processing of many critical minerals, creating vulnerabilities for US manufacturers. Discovery Alert
• [New] Mauritania recently began gas production from BP's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development, marking its emergence as an energy producer with significant growth potential. Discovery Alert
• [New] In India, LG is launching a new product development organization this year and establishing a new production line at its Sri City plant, scheduled to open in 2026. LG Newsroom
• Organizers want transformative solutions that optimize production, expand access to essential goods, and unlock Africa's export potential - especially in housing, food, and healthcare. iAfrica.com
• 'No confidence' Three years ago, Thailand unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its car industry, long dominated by Japanese majors like Toyota and Honda, to ensure at least 30% of its total auto production was EVs by 2030. Reuters
• Thailand's ambitious plan to transform its auto industry by ensuring at least 30% of total production is electric vehicles by 2030 is threatened by the struggles of firms like Neta, prompting policymakers to reconsider the effectiveness of their incentive schemes. Reuters

Last updated: 14 July 2025