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.
+8 vs industry average
Lamb Weston’s score of 25 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Lamb Weston's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lamb Weston reported total emissions of approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 736,797,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 286,502,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 171,663,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to upstream transportation and distribution. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, as they disclose emissions across all three scopes. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 922.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 583,076,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 339,210,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 278,041,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. Lamb Weston has not set a net-zero target and has removed previous near-term commitments. However, they remain committed to addressing their carbon footprint within the food and beverage processing sector. The company is headquartered in the United States and continues to evaluate its climate strategies in alignment with industry standards.
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Lamb Weston’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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