Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston, a leading global supplier of frozen potato products, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a key player in the food industry, specialising in innovative potato processing techniques that cater to both foodservice and retail sectors. Renowned for its high-quality offerings, Lamb Weston provides a diverse range of products, including French fries, potato wedges, and specialty items. Their commitment to sustainability and product excellence sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Lamb Weston has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and partnerships that enhance their operational capabilities and customer reach.
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Lamb Weston's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Lamb Weston reported total carbon emissions of approximately 165,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,260,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 350,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a significant portion of their emissions stem from Scope 3, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 232,072,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, their emissions were similar, with Scope 1 at 165,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,120,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 305,000,000 kg CO2e. The data shows a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the ongoing challenges in reducing upstream emissions. Lamb Weston has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have reported a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 627 kg CO2e per tonne of production for 2022, which provides a benchmark for future improvements. The company continues to monitor and report on its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 165,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 970,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 290,000,000 | 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.
