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] Integrating carbon capture and storage (CCUS) in industrial processes could enable emissions cuts of up to 50% by 2030, aligning production with climate goals. Energy Central
• [New] Industrial AI offers us unprecedented opportunities to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and create smarter, greener manufacturing ecosystems that align with global climate goals. TRIPURA STAR NEWS - Tripura's Latest News, Views & News
• [New] With $18.2 trillion in investments needed to sustain production and infrastructure through 2050, OPEC's message is clear: the global economy depends on energy security, and that security requires financial commitment from both public and private sectors. Rolling Out
• [New] The share of EAF in global steel production by 2050 will rise to 48% compared to 29.1% in 2024. GMK.CENTER
• [New] In accordance with national commitments, steelmakers in most countries must switch to carbon-neutral production by 2050. GMK.CENTER
• [New] Global electricity consumption by data centers will more than double between 2024 and 2030, reaching an astonishing 945 terawatt-hours - a power demand equivalent to that of Japan. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Electricity demand from data centers worldwide is set to more than double by 2030 to around 945 terawatt-hours - slightly more than the current entire electricity consumption of Japan. ST
• [New] Beyond hydrogen, Microsoft's deals for over 10 GW of new wind and solar generation by 2030 underpin the world's largest single renewable electricity purchase agreement, an investment that aims to match - or even surpass - its consumption across major data center operations by 2030. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] By 2026, BYD lithium mines will serve as more than just vital sources of raw materials for battery production, EVs, and energy storage. Farmonaut
• [New] BYD now implements advanced DLE technologies, drawing lithium from brines more efficiently while slashing water consumption and minimizing ecological disruption. Farmonaut
• [New] Decarbonization efforts, associated with carbon capture and hydrogen production, could add up to 860 million liters per day of water demand by 2050. Water Magazine
• [New] By 2040, additional water requirements needed for decarbonization in England are likely to be equally split between CO2 capture, blue hydrogen production and green hydrogen, placing an additional demand for 860 million liters of water per day across the UK by 2050. Water Magazine
• [New] Annual installations could exceed thirty gigawatt-hours by 2031, which would require a significant increase in global vanadium production. DirectorsTalk Interviews
• [New] As the demand for lithium, cobalt and copper is expected to triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, countries are racing to secure the minerals needed for production of a wide range of technologies. Weave News
• [New] Global silver consumption will exceed supply for the fifth straight year, signaling an ongoing structural deficit that could keep prices supported for years to come. Economic Times
• [New] Global SAF production will double in 2025 but still meet less than 1% of total airline fuel demand-highlighting the scale of the supply gap. ESG News
• [New] After 2030, a weighting system may reward fuels with higher carbon reduction rates to further drive innovation in domestic refining and biofuel production. ESG News
• [New] Religious and cultural issues could limit meat consumption in some countries such as Ghana and India. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] With respect to lamb production, the highest increase is predicted in Africa and a more moderate increase in Oceania. PubMed Central (PMC)
• As the global plastics consumption is expected to double by 2060 according to the OECD, policy and industry actions are necessary to reduce the negative environmental impacts from plastics, notably from plastic waste. The Joint Research Centre: EU Science Hub
• Meat consumption will increase by 17% globally if the historical trend continues without change, 21% if all the current challenges to improve production systems are not met, or by only 3% if action is taken to become more sustainable and equitable. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Meat consumption is expected to increase by 14% until 2030, mainly due to the increase in population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Beef production is expected to grow mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa and, to a lesser extent, in America, while it is expected to decrease in Europe and principally in India. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 20 October 2025