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] Transitioning to plant-based diets could reduce global agricultural labour requirements by 5-28% by 2030, mainly due to decreased demand for livestock production. CNS Media
• [New] In summary, if SAF production from waste is to become a reality, there will need to be a wholesale overturning of the current UK waste management system that will take years to achieve. Circular Online
• [New] Municipal waste arisings could contribute 12 Mt per year of feedstock for bioenergy production. Circular Online
• [New] While numerous SAF production facilities have been announced, current production is less than 1% of the 400 billion liters required annually by 2050. Circular Online
• [New] Plastic production has increased more than 200-fold since 1950 and is expected to almost triple again to more than a billion tonnes a year by 2060, driven largely by single-use plastics used for packaging and drink and food containers. The Guardian
• [New] Industry partnerships drive innovation to adapt texturized proteins and freeze-dried technology that could also support sustainable food production on Earth. CNS Media
• [New] BYD eventually plans to expand Zhengzhou's annual production capacity to 1.8 million vehicles. Business Insider
• [New] The U.S. is running 20-hour production shifts to accelerate delivery of 66 F-16V jets delayed by factory disruptions. The Asia Cable
• [New] President Trump has made re-shoring pharmaceutical production and championing domestic industry a major priority, which could count against Denmark's Novo. Chemistry World
• [New] The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) warns of production stoppages due to critical bottlenecks linked to the crisis at Nexperia (a Chinese subsidiary under Dutch control due to pressure from the US) and Asian restrictions. Atalayar
• [New] Governments, through initiatives like the U.S. CHIPS Act, are actively fostering domestic semiconductor production to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, a lesson learned from recent global disruptions. FinancialContent
• [New] China will take appropriate measures to ensure the resumption of trade from Nexperia's facilities in China, allowing production of critical legacy chips to flow to the rest of the world. BBC News
• [New] China will begin easing an export ban on automotive computer chips vital to production of cars across the world as part of a trade deal struck between the US and China. BBC News
• [New] There had been concern that a lack of chips from Nexperia, which has production facilities in China, could create global supply chain issues. BBC News
• [New] Chinese manufacturers control 55% of global shipbuilding capacity, 95% of container production, and 70% of port crane manufacturing, meaning that restrictions on Chinese maritime equipment or services could significantly impair other nations' shipping capabilities. Discovery Alert
• [New] With growing population, urbanization and affluence, material production continues to expand worldwide, and the competition for freshwater will intensify. EurekAlert!
• [New] Targeted interventions in hotspots such as India, Kazakhstan, and Turkey could reduce water conflicts by improving efficiency in material production. EurekAlert!
• [New] If we fail to integrate water considerations into global production strategies, we risk worsening both water crises and industrial vulnerabilities. EurekAlert!
• Implementing a service fee above $150 per ton could generate sufficient revenue to subsidize UCO-based hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids fuel production, helping Indonesia meet its 1% SAF blending target by 2027. CSPO Watch
• Kerala plans to establish Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram as hubs for green hydrogen production, a clean fuel made using renewable energy. Deshabhimani
• Propulsion Center of Excellence will focus on the continued production and development of hydrogen-electric EPS units. Estoy en la Frontera EN
• We forecast a 20% drop in biodiesel and renewable diesel use in 2025 (from 2024) in the United States and production down nearly 15%. IEA

Last updated: 10 November 2025