Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced on Apr. 22 the release of its latest Global Sustainability Report, detailing progress made during fiscal year 2025 toward the company’s sustainability goals for 2033 and how these efforts are being implemented across its worldwide operations.
The report is significant as it provides insight into Lamb Weston’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and responsible food production. The company operates production facilities globally, including in Latin America, and delivers products to more than 100 countries according to the official website.
Sylvia Wilks, chief supply chain officer of Lamb Weston, said: “In fiscal year 2025, we continued to focus on embedding sustainability across all of our operations and global supply chain — driving progress that supports our people, strengthens our business, and advances our environmental stewardship.” Wilks added: “Looking ahead, our commitment to sustainability will remain measurable, values driven, and focused on creating value for our business, customers, and team members.”
Key highlights from the report include a greater than 15% reduction in recordable injury rates compared to fiscal year 2024; over $830,000 donated to community programs such as food banks; a Global Food Safety Initiative certification rate of 99.5% among Tier 1 ingredient supplier facilities; completion of more than 230 audits covering food safety and quality; a six percent reduction in freshwater use intensity from the previous year; primary packaging that is now eighty-five percent recyclable or compostable; and ninety-eight percent waste diversion from disposal.
The company’s approach centers around three main areas: supporting employees and communities (People), ensuring safe high-quality products (Food), and advancing environmental practices (Planet). Lamb Weston supports social well-being through safe workplaces as well as professional development opportunities according to the official website. The company also prioritizes people-focused initiatives alongside responsible food production methods and conservation of natural resources according to the official website.
Founded by Gilbert—who pioneered advancements in potato cutting technology beginning in the 1950s—Lamb Weston has a long history of innovation according to the official website. Today it remains one of the leading suppliers of frozen potato products for restaurants and retailers worldwide.
The full Global Sustainability Report with additional details is available at https://www.lambweston.com/about/sustainability.
