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] The world will be better off once the gradual shift away from conventional energy generation resources has been completed, but for now, nuclear energy will serve a vital purpose for clean energy production. Energies Media
• [New] Annual production of primary plastic-tiny pellets used to make larger plastic products - is on track to increase 52% by 2040, growing twice as fast as waste management. Gizmodo
• [New] As part of post-war reconstruction, Ukraine could become a hub for energy-intensive production by European companies, provided that energy infrastructure is developed and electricity tariffs remain stable. GMK.CENTER
• [New] By 2040, System Transformation achieves a 38% reduction in annual GHG emissions relative to BAU, mostly from decreased primary plastic production. The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [New] By 2040, annual primary macroplastic production decreases to 390 Mt, a 44% cut versus BAU (680 Mt) and 14% from 2025 (450 Mt). The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [New] A globally agreed levy would be effective in realizing the societal costs of plastic production and could help shift the plastic system towards reuse, recycling and materials substitution. The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [New] In the case of plastic, a global scheme could require producers to hold allowances for each unit of primary polymer they produce, with the number of available allowances falling over time, in line with the targeted limit on production. The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [New] Through the India Semiconductor Mission, the PLI (Performance Linked Incentive) schemes, and capital investment in the development of ATMP facilities, India hopes to emerge as a major force in global semiconductor material production. Bisinfotech
• [New] Government programs aimed at boosting local UAV production and exports are likely to play a key role in strengthening Mexico's global position in the military drone domain by 2031. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Zhongxin Environmental operates bagasse molded-pulp factories across Zhejiang, Guangxi, and Hainan, making it a structurally resilient supplier in terms of raw material access and production risk diversification. TechBullion
• [New] Syensqo recently announced it will restart its synthetic vanillin production unit in Saint-Fons, France, by the end of 2025, ensuring greater supply reliability for European customers. CNS Media
• [New] Quest One is hoping that production of green hydrogen will eventually cost €4 per kilogram - about half of the current price in Germany. BBC News
• [New] The BEST reactor could show viable power production when construction finishes in 2027, marking a potential turning point in bringing fusion power to homes and businesses. The Cool Down
• [New] Amsterdam-headquartered Bright Green Partners, which maintains a network around Europe, named AI in food production the first of eight trends to watch in 2026 for executives, investors, and innovation leaders working in or close to agrifoodtech. AgFunderNews
• [New] Production of soft wheat in the European Union is now forecast by the European Commission at 134.2 million metric tons. Successful Farming
• [New] Data center electricity use will triple by 2030, accounting for 11.7% of total consumption. / USA Yahoo Finance
• [New] The ecosystem is set to produce 4.7 million tonnes per annum of industrial chemicals and will be one of the largest integrated chemical platforms in the Gulf region which, together with ADNOC's other chemicals projects, will expand chemicals production capacity to 11 mtpa by 2028. tradearabia
• [New] Based on projects with a final investment decision (FID), renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production can reach over 4 Mt by 2030, but they represent only 9% of all announced projects (up from 6% last year). IEA

Last updated: 08 December 2025