Smart Net-Zero

European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) | Source | Framework |

The EU Food System Dashboard, developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), monitors the sustainability of the EU food system across environmental, economic, and social dimensions (including health) using indicators from official data sources and peer-reviewed research. It provides a comprehensive overview of the food supply chain, including primary production, processing, distribution, and consumption, while addressing key sustainability aspects such as climate, pollution, biodiversity, economic viability, and the food environment.

Organized hierarchically, the dashboard covers three dimensions, 12 thematic areas, and 38 domains. It features two data views: the EU overview, displaying single indicators across the EU, and the Country profile, offering time-series comparisons of domains or dimensions for one or two countries. This tool supports policymakers, stakeholders, and citizens by assessing cumulative impacts on competitiveness, the environment, and health, advancing sustainable food systems in the EU.