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] Tesla will end production of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV later in 2026, to prioritize AI, autonomy, and producing humanoid robots at its Fremont, CA plant. National Law Review
• [New] Amazon plans to roll out AI tools within its MGM Studio to streamline film and television production. MarketingProfs
• [New] Agentic AI could reduce cost-to-collect by 30-60%, positioning RCM as the most viable path to near-term, production-scale AI deployment. Signify Research
• [New] Verified production makes output predictable, costs stable and jobs durable - keeping value and opportunity inside the U.S., instead of exporting them through opaque suppliers overseas. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• [New] The U.S. operation could - potentially - defray costs, if Venezuela boosts oil production (or if the U.S. seizes enough oil barrels, leaving aside the legal ramifications and long-term diplomatic costs). China-Russia Report
• [New] The failure of the US to shore up its critical minerals supply chains could cause defence production to grind to a halt and choke off manufacturing of other advanced technologies. BBC News
• [New] Global bunker fuel demand is expected to flatline at around 5 million b/d through to 2030, as emissions regulations, efficiency gains and weak trade growth weigh on consumption. Ship & Bunker
• [New] CATL is expected to begin production in 2026 at its second European site; the factory, located in Hungary, is an $8.2 billion project that will supply automakers including BMW and the Mercedes-Benz group. MIT Technology Review
• [New] Copper markets face projected supply deficits reaching significant proportions by 2035, while lithium demand for battery manufacturing consistently outpaces production capacity expansion rates. Discovery Alert
• [New] As announced in the Clean Industrial Deal, the Commission will launch a third Innovation Fund auction for hydrogen production under the European Hydrogen Bank. Climate Action
• [New] With a budget of €1.3 billion, the IF25 Hydrogen Auction will support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin hydrogen or electrolytic low-carbon hydrogen across three topics, including a new topic for producers of hydrogen with maritime or aviation off takers. Climate Action
• [New] 2026 will be a milestone moment in the evolution of AI commerce as consumers seek accessible ways to address their shopping and product consumption needs. Circana
• [New] By early 2026, Samsung's Texas facility has finally begun risk production of 2 nm chips, reportedly securing contracts for future AI accelerators for Tesla. FinancialContent
• [New] Tesla AI5 should be in mass production Q2 of 2027. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] The X-1 is being developed by Michigan-based startup Velo X Aerospace, which is now taking $5,000 deposits on an initial run of 100 aircraft that are slated to begin production in the first quarter of 2027. New Atlas
• [New] Lockheed Martin will begin construction on a new Munitions Acceleration Center in Camden, Arkansas, intended to modernize manufacturing and integrate robotics and digital technologies into production lines for THAAD, PAC - 3, and other systems. The Defense Post
• [New] More than 95% of enterprises plan to use GenAI APIs or models, and/or deploy GenAI-enabled applications in production environments by 2028. CX Today
• [New] Current technology could cut fuel burn and emissions by ~20% by 2050, but only if manufacturers accelerate production, diversify suppliers, streamline certification and secure supportive government policies. Allianz Trade Corporate
• [New] Food demand will rise significantly due to population growth, requiring agricultural production to expand 70% by 2050. openpr
• [New] Renewed federal efforts to expand coal production and keep coal plants running in Colorado could harm rural communities by increasing pollution, raising health risks, and undercutting rural economies tied to clean air. RuralOrganizing
• [New] Traditional AI remains the backbone of production Traditional AI will continue to underpin industrial operations in 2026, powering core systems across manufacturing, energy and logistics. CFC
• [New] Global liquid fuels consumption increased by an estimated 1.2 million b/d in 2025 and is forecast to increase by 1.1 million b/d in 2026 and 1.3 million b/d in 2027. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Global liquid fuels production increased by an estimated 2.9 million b/d in 2025, and we expect it will grow by an average of 1.4 million b/d in 2026 and 0.5 million b/d in 2027. EIA - Energy Information Administration

Last updated: 09 February 2026