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] Optimising domestic production of critical minerals will help protect UK supply against global trade and supply chain disruptions. GOV.UK
• [New] Fossil fuels are the main drivers of global greenhouse gas emissions and that the projected CO2 emissions from continued fossil fuel production, licensing, and subsidies are incompatible with limiting the temperature rise to 1.5 °C. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] As global energy systems move toward decentralization and digitization, smart meters will play a central role in enabling sustainable energy distribution and consumption. openpr
• [New] Select plant-based proteins such as lentils or chickpeas in place of red meat, which may reduce added sugar consumption by up to 50% and decrease the risk of heart disease, per guidelines from the American Heart Association. HotBot
• [New] By production microorganism, the bacterial systems are expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2025 to 2034. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Technological advancements, such as the transition to gate-all-around transistors for 2 nm manufacturing processes, will be pivotal in 2026, promising lower power consumption and improved performance. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Data center electricity consumption will more than double to around 945 TWh by 2030, representing just under 3% of total global electricity consumption in 2030. Verdict
• [New] If President Lula secures a roadmap in Belem, it would likely be developed in greater detail at 2026's talks and beyond as countries hash out measures to phase out fossil fuel production and consumption in the national climate plans required under Paris Agreement obligations. The Conversation
• [New] Global SAF production needs to increase by at least 1,000 times current levels to meet 2030 targets. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The current sustainable aviation fuel production stands at just 0.1% of total jet fuel demand, as reported by McKinsey & Company, creating both an enormous challenge and unprecedented opportunity. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The World Economic Forum identifies bio-manufacturing as a key disruptor that could shift production from factories to fermentation tanks, dramatically reducing dependency on global supply networks. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Production from the Gippsland region will fall by 36% by 2029. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Drilling & Production Equipment Demand to Remain Handsome: Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average spot price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude will likely be $65.15 per barrel in 2025, a pretty handsome price for exploration and production activities. Nasdaq
• [New] Several insects have been approved for consumption by the European Commission, and some analysts predict rapid growth for the insect protein sector. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] The green hydrogen produced will be injected into the gas pipeline for blast furnace operations at Rockcheck Steel Group, aiming to reduce coal consumption and carbon emissions. HydrogenWire
• [New] The world's first electrolyser is expected to be operational around the end of 2025, accelerating and promoting sustainable hydrogen in the progressive decarbonization of steel production, one of the most difficult-to-abate industry sectors. HydrogenWire
• [New] With the rise of drone warfare in global security evolution, Australia is quietly building up an understated but increasingly capable domestic industry with surprising autonomy from traditionally expected US origins in research and production. The Diplomat
• [New] A majority of the world's steel production capacity now has the potential to use mechanisms for equivalency to define their low-emission and near-zero emission steel. ResponsibleSteel
• [New] The Phillips 66 refinery is planned to shut down in 2026, leading to total refinery capacity falling to 1.483 million barrels per day, compared to 1.395 million barrels per day of consumption. Santa Clarita Valley Signal
• [New] Experts expect global production of SAF to rise substantially by 2030. Carbon Credits
• [New] Efforts to slow deforestation - including in the mighty carbon sink that is the Amazon rainforest - have helped, but most countries will have to make major adjustments to their energy production and consumption practices over the coming years. New Atlas

Last updated: 24 November 2025