Our Scans · (LF.17) Partnerships for the Goals · 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 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] Nvidia and OpenAI's proposed 10 GW artificial intelligence infrastructure partnership and 100-billion-dollar circular financing model are drawing scrutiny from institutional investors focused on data center power, chip supply chains and emerging competition policy risks. openpr
• [New] Samsung SDI aims to manufacture prismatic LFP cells through a $3.5 billion partnership with GM in Indiana that is set to begin operations in 2027. Battery Technology
• [New] The construction work on additional 160 MW solar (51% owned in partnership with Clal) has begun and construction is progressing as planned and is expected to finish by the end of 2026. / Italy GlobeNewswire
• [New] Siemens Mobility will increase the share of CO2-reduced green steel in its rail vehicle production through an expanded partnership with voestalpine. RAILMARKET.com
• [New] Local governments will step up more in 2026 and challenge hyperscalers to deliver solutions that are more in line with community needs and municipal partnership that allows for swifter construction. / USA TechCrunch
• [New] Google will launch its first AI glasses in 2026, offering multiple models built on Android XR and developed in partnership with eyewear brands like Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. NeuralBuddies
• [New] Bell has announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile to deliver direct-to-cell satellite service, with an initial launch scheduled for late 2026. financialpost
• [New] The ride-hailing company struck a partnership with German carmaker VW in April to put thousands of autonomous minivans on the road in multiple US cities, starting with LA in 2026. Business Insider
• [New] Security vendor Palo Alto Networks is expanding its Google Cloud partnership, saying it will move key internal workloads onto the Chocolate Factory's infrastructure. The Register
• [New] The Digital Asset partnership will enable a subset of US Treasury securities custodied at DTC to be minted on the privacy-focused blockchain Canton Network. FinExtra
• [New] AI Policy Observatory, and the Global Partnership on AI highlight that cross-border coordination and certification readiness will be central themes in the coming regulatory cycle. Nemko Digital B.V.

Last updated: 05 January 2026