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 a country with one of the most highly renewable electricity systems in the world already, and significant potential to generate new renewable electricity, we have a clear opportunity for green hydrogen production. The Beehive
• [New] Hershey's announced plans to increase gummy candy production by 50% in 2024 while others have sought to cut costs, which could mean making chocolate with a lower cocoa percentage, or scaling back production altogether in favor of non-chocolate alternatives. Chowhound
• [New] Construction is underway on the Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels for the Yellowtail and Uaru projects, with Yellowtail anticipated to start production in 2025 and Uaru targeted for 2026. ExxonMobil
• [New] Since PFHxS is environmentally persistent and products containing PFHxS are still in use and may be imported into the United States, the EPA anticipates environmental contamination to sources of drinking water will continue. Federal Register
• [New] Setzer expects the geopolitical and economic environment to remain difficult due to the war in Ukraine, ongoing strained supply chains and low growth at best in global automotive production. Automotive World
• [New] X plans to evolve into a system where users can buy products and make in-store purchases similar to Apple Pay, generating economic activity within its ecosystem. CoinTelegraph
• [New] A group of Chinese semiconductor firms including Huawei are reportedly looking to get domestic production of high bandwidth memory up and running by 2026. The Register
• [New] Nuclear energy has the potential to drive the production of pink hydrogen in India through appropriate amendments to existing legislation. Ekam IAS
• [New] Energy consumption for MG-Si production will reach 0.8 million MJ by China and 0.05 million MJ by the US in 2030, whereas energy consumption for SoG-Si production is expected to reach 0.9 million MJ (China) and 0.06 million MJ (US). Nature
• [New] The annual comparison of each stage shows around 63% and 64% increase in China of energy and water consumption for MG-Si and SoG-Si production between 2010 and 2020, with further increases to 70% and 69% respectively estimated by 2030. Nature
• [New] HEFA will form the bulk of SAF production out to 2030, while the sub-mandate for power-to-liquid, widely regarded as the most sustainable alternative liquid fuel for aviation if produced using green hydrogen and carbon captured from the air, is low and generally lags behind the EU's ambition. Aviation Environment Federation
• [New] As of today, approximately $550 million is going to 109 qualified HUD-assisted multifamily properties to decrease energy and water consumption, reduce emissions, and improve climate resilience. HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developm
• [New] A revenue certainty mechanism will incentivise investment in UK UK SAF SAF production, helping to drive growth across the UK UK, secure the supply of British-made SAF SAF and maintain the UK UK's position as a global leader. GOV.UK
• [New] Across Europe, initiatives to boost armament manufacturing are gradually gaining momentum and will lead to far greater production volumes by the end of the current year. Atlantic Council
• [New] Subaru announced a new and more ambitious target of 50% BEV sales out of a total of 1.2 million car sales in 2030, with a production capacity of 400000 BEVs in Japan and even a new BEV production line in the United States before 2030. IEA
• [New] More than one in five cars sold worldwide this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade set to remake the global auto industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport. IEA
• [New] The global copper industry faces the conundrum of attempting to reduce its environmental footprint, while scaling up production to serve the expected soaring global demand. Global Mining Review
• [New] More than 90 countries that allied as the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution warn about the alarming acceleration of primary plastic production globally and raise scientific concerns about the adverse health impacts related to plastics to toxic chemicals. Fortune
• [New] South Africa's chemicals industry has the potential to not only be a leader in commercial productivity but also play a crucial role in promoting sustainability. IOL
• [New] With the addition of the Louisiana plant, Plug will have 40 TPD of internal production capacity, meeting the majority of its customers demand. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Germany, a leading country in renewable energy, aims to become a global leader in hydrogen technologies and has set a target of achieving 10 GW of hydrogen production capacity by 2030. Energy Global

Last updated: 29 April 2024