Euro Coop joins business call for an EU Sustainable Food System

Euro Coop is urging the EU Commission to propose a strong law to enable the transition to a Sustainable and healthy food system in the EU, in a statement released today alongside another 50 food companies based in Europe.

Being firmly committed to sustainable supply chains, long-term food security, and the well-being of European consumers, Euro Coop believes that effective EU legislation is needed to guide retailers and manufacturers in the transition to sustainable food systems.

Unsustainable production is taking a big toll on the climate and on biodiversity, with dire consequences for both consumers and businesses. The EU food system is responsible for 31% of total EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which is causing more droughts, floods, and extreme temperatures in Europe, jeopardising our ability to produce food in the long term. Reducing the environmental footprint across our food supply chains, from production to consumption, is key to reducing these risks and securing a thriving future for all.

Euro Coop is joining the calls of the progressive industry across the food business sector for legislation that sets a clear vision for an EU food system - one that ensures sustainable and healthy food ends up on the plates of consumers. In particular,  Euro Coop is calling for mandatory requirements for companies to reduce GHG emissions from food operations and the environmental impact of food supply chains. 

Coop Sweden, one of the signatories of the statement, has been working towards sustainable supply chains, making sure the ingredients we use are produced without harming the environment, while at the same time ensuring the best possible quality for our consumers. Notably, Coop Sweden has already launched the e-label Sustainability Declaration providing their 3 million consumer-members with information on the overall sustainability performance of some 2,500 food products as per ten environmental and social parameters. 

Read the statement