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 350,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 165,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,260,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 350,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked an increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2021, where they were about 305,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 1 emissions remaining stable at 165,000,000 kg CO2e from 2020 to 2022. Scope 2 emissions increased from 970,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 1,260,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The GHG emissions intensity for 2022 was reported at 627.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne of production. Despite these figures, Lamb Weston has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategies and long-term sustainability goals.
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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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
