Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., commonly known as Lamb Weston, is a leading player in the global food industry, specialising in frozen potato products. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across North America and has a significant presence in international markets. Founded in 1950, Lamb Weston has achieved numerous milestones, including innovations in processing technology and sustainability practices. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of frozen potato items, such as French fries, wedges, and specialty products, all renowned for their quality and consistency. Lamb Weston’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a market leader, serving major foodservice and retail customers worldwide. With a focus on sustainability and operational excellence, Lamb Weston continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of consumers.
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Lamb Weston's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lamb Weston reported total carbon emissions of approximately 628,481,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 195,027,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 432,249,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Comparatively, in 2022, their total emissions were about 653,228,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 24,747,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This trend of decreasing emissions is notable, especially considering the company's revenue increased from about 4.1 billion USD in 2022 to approximately 5.35 billion USD in 2023. Lamb Weston has not committed to net-zero emissions nor established specific long-term reduction targets. However, they have made near-term commitments to reduce emissions, although some of these commitments have been removed. The company operates within the food and beverage processing sector and is headquartered in the United States. Overall, while Lamb Weston has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal long-term targets and net-zero commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 164,194,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 972,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 378,144,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Lamb Weston is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
