Global Scans · 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 the landscape of forestry, agriculture, and urban food production continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, the interplay between deforestation, smart farming, and urban farming will shape local and global outcomes for food security, environmental health, economic opportunity, and innovation. Farmonaut
• [New] We expect electricity consumption growth of 1.1% y-o-y for full-year 2025, before accelerating to 1.5% in 2026. IEA
• [New] Data center electricity demand is expected to steadily rise through 2030, with consumption projected to increase by approximately 240 TWh relative to 2024 levels. IEA
• [New] After rising by 7% y-o-y in 2024, we expect electricity consumption in China to increase by a more moderate 5% y-o-y in 2025, following subdued growth of 3.7% y-o-y in the first half of 2025. IEA
• [New] In alignment with the EU Green Deal and the global commitment to achieving net zero emissions in international aviation by 2050, the European Commission is fostering the global development and production of sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonise air transport. Mobility and Transport
• [New] While specific commercial production dates depend on successful demonstration phases and regulatory approvals, E3 Lithium is targeting potential commercial facility construction in the second half of 2026, with production following the completion of construction and commissioning. Discovery Alert
• [New] The Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 boosted defence production to Rs1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24, with a target of Rs3 lakh crore by 2029, positioning India as a global defence manufacturing hub. Drishti IAS
• [New] By 2040, 60% of global meat requirement will be fulfilled by non-conventional production methods such as in-vitro meat or plant based analogs, due to high environmental impact and animal welfare issues associated with conventional meat production. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In the future, meat production will put pressure on already restrained natural resource as a requirement of food production needs to increase 70% by 2050 for providing food for the burgeoning population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The United States is predicted to triple its semiconductor production capacity (203%) between 2022 and 2032, the fastest growth rate in the world. Acumen Research and Consulting
• [New] Most of non-OECD growth is concentrated in Asia, with liquid fuels consumption in India and China each growing by a total of between 0.4 million b/d and 0.5 million b/d from 2024 through 2026. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Global liquid fuels consumption growth is driven almost entirely by non-OECD countries, which together grow by 1.0 million b/d in 2025 and 1.1 million b/d in 2026, while OECD consumption decreases by 0.1 million b/d in 2025 and grows by 0.2 million b/d 2026. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Countries outside of OPEC + will increase total liquid fuels production growth by 1.7 million b/d in 2025 and by 0.6 million b/d in 2026, most of the overall growth. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Emerging economies in Asia account for the bulk of global electricity demand growth, with China and India expected to drive 60% of the increase in the world's electricity consumption over 2025 and 2026. IEA
• [New] Production of blue and green ammonia is currently low, but confirmed plans in place will see it rise to 14 million tonnes per annum by 2030. DNV
• [New] The global population is expected to increase by 1.8 billion by 2050, which means the world's farmers will have to increase total annual grain production by almost 1 billion tons and total meat production by more than 200 million tons. American Farm Bureau Federation
• Investing in sustainable production methods and materials will appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and align with global sustainability trends. Newstrail
• The circular economy has the potential to cut up to 39% of global emissions related to materials, thanks to reduced extraction and the reconfiguration of energy-intensive production cycles. Faistgroup.com
• While ammonia production capacity remains limited, confirmed plans will increase it to 14 million tonnes per annum by 2030. gCaptain
• A reduction in food VAT means reduced food prices for Swedish households, but it will not prevent continued increases in production costs. Just Food
• In 2025, global DAP production is expected to surpass 46 million tonnes, driven by technological and sustainable innovations. Farmonaut

Last updated: 15 September 2025