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 production scales globally, purchase prices are also expected to move closer to petrol and diesel equivalents across many mainstream segments. heycar
• [New] Higher costs could slow EV adoption in the US while encouraging manufacturers to expand domestic production. heycar
• [New] If stability and manufacturing challenges are resolved, perovskite-silicon tandems could achieve 35% + efficiency in commercial production by 2030, fundamentally changing solar economics. A1 SolarStore
• [New] Renewables are projected to make up nearly 20% of final energy consumption by 2030, up from about 13% in 2023. The National Law Review
• [New] The rules of origin slightly reduced profits and production for U.S. automakers, which is why automakers are expected to push for ROO refinements as they adapt to EV growth and tariff changes. investing.com
• [New] Autoliv has confirmed plans to gradually discontinue its manufacturing operations in Turkey, with the complete closure of production of steering wheels, airbags and seatbelts anticipated in the first half of 2028. Automotive World
• [New] Farmworkers face some of the most acute exposure risk, a byproduct of working on farmland where the use of herbicides like Roundup is a routine part of crop production. The Lens
• [New] The final biomass-based diesel (BBD) applicable volume stands at 9.07 billion RIN gallons for 2026 and 9.20 billion for 2027 - a substantial increase from prior years that EPA estimates will require a 60% increase in domestic biodiesel and renewable diesel production relative to 2025 levels. Center for Commercial Agriculture
• [New] Biofuel production is projected to grow steadily, led by Brazil's ethanol expansion under RenovaBio and increasing biomass-based diesel output in the U.S., Indonesia, and Brazil. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Production growth remains strongest in the Southern Hemisphere, though only the U.S. is projected to exceed its historical production growth rate. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Global agricultural production is expected to continue expanding, though at a slower pace than in the previous decade, with gains increasingly driven by yield improvements rather than land expansion. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Brazil's 2025/26 soybean crop is widely expected to set a new production record, with estimates from government and private analysts generally ranging from the upper 170s to just above 180 million metric tons. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] World wheat production is projected to be 4.6% higher in 2026, with extra supplies projected to go toward feed use - a factor that will continue to weigh on any corn price rallies unless adverse conditions reduce expectations for the 2026 global winter wheat crop. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Gulf urea output collapses as shipping bottlenecks paralyze fertilizer flows: Hormuz disruptions have shut down over half of regional production, tightening global supply and raising food inflation risks. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Fourth, higher oil prices could raise the relative cost of imports - given that Australia's imports are more oil intensive than domestic production - and encourage some substitution towards domestically produced goods. Reserve Bank of Australia
• [New] If Europe builds new generation and networks while electricity consumption stagnates, the burden of system costs will fall on too few users, pushing prices up and weakening competitiveness. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] The IEA's Net Zero Scenario requires substantial blue hydrogen production by 2030, and that ambition is reflected in government investment frameworks and private sector project pipelines - even if actual project completion rates remain below initial announcements. Green Fuel Journal
• [New] Potential low-emissions hydrogen production by 2030 has been revised down to 37 million tonnes per year, from an earlier projection of 49 million tonnes, largely due to green hydrogen project cancellations and delays. Green Fuel Journal
• [New] Electricity consumption from UK data centers alone is expected to quadruple by 2030. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] Ukraine instead sought and received even more military help from Western Europe, which sees Russia as a direct threat, while simultaneously stepping up its own domestic production of weapons. HuffPost UK
• [New] AI-assisted strike accuracy improved from 30-50% early in the war to approximately 80% as of 2026, and swarm coordination technology from up to 12 Ukrainian companies is projected to enter production by end of 2026. Drone Warfare
• [New] Sustainability and ethical sourcing continue to be top priorities for F & B companies, and Vitafoods Europe 2026 will spotlight how companies are using sustainable ingredients and production methods to appeal to the eco-conscious consumer. CNS Media

Last updated: 11 May 2026