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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 2024, Lamb Weston reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,029,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 736,797,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 286,502,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Additionally, upstream transportation and distribution (Scope 3) contributed about 171,663,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 922,286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 1 at approximately 583,076,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 339,210,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 278,041,000 kg CO2e. Lamb Weston has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming to achieve net neutrality for its company-owned farms by 2033, focusing on on-site carbon reductions and carbon sequestration. The company also targets a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions per pound produced by 2033. These initiatives reflect Lamb Weston's commitment to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector, although they have not yet committed to a net-zero target. All emissions data is sourced from Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 777,441,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 317,326,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 279,453,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
