Joint Research Centre (JRC)

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, providing independent scientific evidence and technical support for EU policymaking across areas including climate, energy, digitalisation, health, agriculture, transport, and nuclear safety. Established in 1957 under the Euratom Treaty, the JRC operates research sites across Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. As a Directorate-General of the European Commission, it supports the full EU policy cycle through research, data analysis, modelling, and technical expertise. The JRC contributes to numerous EU sustainability and climate initiatives, including energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and sustainable finance frameworks.