exo-is/governance-reporting-on-listed-companies huggingface dataset:
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Climate Impact
Reducing GHG emissions and the amount of energy it takes to produce a pound of potato 
products is fundamental to reaching our climate goals. We are investing in operational efficiencies 
such as lighting and refrigeration upgrades, fryer heat recovery projects, and other technologies 
that reduce energy usage. In our LEED® Silver-certified Boardman East facility, we installed fixtures 
that reduced energy usage by 23.5% compared to the industry baseline.
The energy we choose to power our facilities also has a significant effect on GHG emissions. We 
are committed to reducing our energy usage provided by fossil fuels and increasing our use of 
renewables. Since 2008, we have purchased re
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Responsible Water Management
Water conservation is a cornerstone of our environmental stewardship approach. Water is 
fundamental to all our processes, and we treat it as an essential resource.
Lamb Weston strives to reduce the amount of water required at each stage of production. We 
look for losses and inefficiencies by installing localized flow meters that improve monitoring 
and measurement. We have also installed other water reduction and monitoring technology, 
including flow restrictors, orifice plates, flow control valves, and automated water controls.
After reducing water use, we reuse it. Most water that enters our facilities is used multiple 
times. This is particularly important in parts of
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SOURCE REDUCTION
Working with growers to match 
crop volumes to customers’ 
specifications.
FEEDING HUMANS
Applying manufacturing 
techniques that keep products 
fresh to limit waste.
FEEDING ANIMALS
Using wholesome byproducts such 
as potato peels as cattle feed.
INDUSTRIAL USE
Sending scraps to create energy in 
anaerobic digesters.
COMPOSTING
Using a small volume of waste to 
build healthy soils.
LANDFILL
Disposing a negligible amount 
of scraps not fit for human or 
animal consumption.
Reducing Waste 
Lamb Weston uses the whole potato in our day-to-day operations, 
sending only a tiny portion to landfill. We are constantly improving 
our waste reduction practices, including investing in state-of-th
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Team Member-Driven 
Innovation 
Health, safety, and sustainability are core to 
our operations and company culture. Through 
our veLOCity program, which is our foundation 
program for manufacturing excellence, continuous 
improvement, and operating culture, we have 
incorporated sustainability by adding our 2030 
goals for GHG emissions, water intensity, and 
waste into our Journey to Zero. Journey to Zero is a 
program we use to track our efforts and programs 
that facilitate us reaching our goal of zero injuries, 
zero EHS compliance incidents, and zero releases 
to the environment.
We also cultivate team member ingenuity through 
our annual Sustainability Awards Program, which 
recognizes projects r
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Sustainable Sourcing 
and Procurement
Lamb Weston can’t make great-tasting fries and other products on our own. We 
depend on our network of 4,000+ suppliers worldwide to deliver ingredients, 
materials, and services. Our procurement approach is grounded in purchasing 
fundamentals like quality, service, risk mitigation, and cost efficiency—and 
goes beyond these basics to foster transparency and accountability regarding 
how inputs are sourced.
Lamb Weston has strategic supplier relationships across critical categories, 
which help ensure supply, mitigate supply chain risk to the business, and 
ensure we continue to make progress. 
Working with Suppliers
Lamb Weston expects suppliers to conduct their
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We regularly audit suppliers for conformance to Lamb Weston 
Supplier Compliance requirements. 
We believe it is important to create an even playing field 
for our suppliers. We are focused on creating strategy to 
strengthen Supplier Diversity, which included identifying 
the information management system we will use to drive 
engagement and measure progress. This is a key step 
as we continue work across Procurement categories.
Sourcing Palm Oil Responsibly 
Palm oil is an important ingredient in several of Lamb Weston’s 
branded and private brand items. Yet we are also keenly aware that 
palm oil is linked with environmental and social concerns. To balance 
these conflicting realities, we are taking
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Communicating Progress in 2022
In 2022, Lamb Weston’s Packaging Innovation team introduced a new set of goals and implemented 
project work to deliver on these commitments:
Designed for our Planet
Created for our Customers
•	 Completed corrugate 
project that resulted in 
an annual reduction of 
approximately 2,000 
tons of packaging 
used.
•	 The equivalent of 
3,500 acres of 
forest saved.
•	 Updated the 
specification for our 
slip sheets saving 
approximately 
450,000 pounds 
of paper.
•	 Additional supply 
chain benefits include 
a 6% reduction in 
GHG emissions and 
water use during 
production of the 
new slip sheets.
•	 Produced French fries 
in first-to-market, bio-
based, compostable 
packagi
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Appendix
General Disclosures
Disclosure Number
Disclosure Title 
Response
GRI 102: General Disclosures
Organizational Profile
102-1
Name of the organization
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
102-2
Activities, brands, products, and services
Corporate Profile; 2022 10-K pgs. 3–6
102-3
Location of headquarters
Eagle, Idaho
102-4
Location of operations
2022 Global Footprint; 2022 10-K pg. 24
102-5
Ownership and legal form
2022 10-K pg. 3
102-6
Markets served
2022 10-K pgs. 3–6
102-7
Scale of the organization
Corporate Profile
102-8
Information on employees and other workers
Corporate Profile; People—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—Taking Action on DEI; 2022 10-K pgs. 7–10 
102-9
Supply chain
How We Create Value;
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Governance
102-31
Review of economic, environmental, and social topics
Governance—ESG Governance
GRI Content Index
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Disclosure Number
Disclosure Title 
Response
Stakeholder Engagement
102-40
List of stakeholder groups 
Stakeholder Engagement
102-41
Collective bargaining agreements
2022 10-K pg. 7
102-42
Identifying and selecting stakeholders 
Stakeholder Engagement
102-43
Approach to stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
102-44
Key topics and concerns raised
Sustainability at Lamb Weston—Material Topics; Stakeholder Engagement
Reporting Practice
102-12
Entities included in the consolidated financial statements 
2022 10-K pg. 49, Exhibit 21.1  2022 10-
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Disclosure Number
Disclosure Title 
Response
GRI 300: Environmental
GRI 301: Materials
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Planet—Sustainable Agriculture; Manufacturing—Reducing Waste; Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
103-2
The management approach and its components 
Planet—Sustainable Agriculture; Manufacturing—Reducing Waste; Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Planet—Sustainable Agriculture; Manufacturing—Reducing Waste; Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
301-2
Recycled input materials used
100% of secondary packaging is made from recyclable/renewable material
GRI 302: Energy
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Bound
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Disclosure Number
Disclosure Title 
Response
GRI 305: Emissions
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Planet—Manufacturing—Climate Impact; Climate Change Policy
103-2
The management approach and its components 
2030 Goals; Planet—Manufacturing—Climate Impact; Climate Change Policy
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
See GRI 305-1 and 305-2
305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
2022 CDP Climate Change
305-2
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
2022 CDP Climate Change
305-4
GHG emissions intensity
Planet—Manufacturing—Climate Impact
GRI 306: Waste
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Planet—Manufacturing—Reducing Waste 
103-2
The management approach and it
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Disclosure Number
Disclosure Title 
Response
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
People—Employees—Occupational Health and Safety
103-2
The management approach and its components 
People—Employees—Occupational Health and Safety
Global Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Statement
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
People—Employees—Occupational Health and Safety
403-1
Occupational health and safety management system
People—Employees—Occupational Health and Safety
403-2
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident 
investigation
People—Employees—Occupational Health and Safety
403-3
Occupational health services
People—
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Disclosure Number
Disclosure Title 
Response
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
People—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—Taking Action on DEI 
GRI 413: Local Communities
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
People—Communities
103-2
The management approach and its components 
People—Communities
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
People—Communities
413-1
Operations with local community engagement, impact 
assessments, and development programs
People—Communities
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Food—Product Stewardship; Food Safety and Quality 
103-2
The management approach and its components 
2030 Goal
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Activity Metric
Category
Unit of Measure
Code
Response
Weight of products sold
Quantitative
Metric tons (t)
FB-PF-000.A
Lamb Weston does not publicly disclose this data due to competitive considerations.
Number of production facilities
Quantitative
Number
FB-PF-000.B
As of the publication date of this report, Lamb Weston operated a total of 26 global production 
facilities, including those operated through joint ventures. The scope of this report includes 
20 facilities in North America, China, Argentina, and Australia, 17 of which are wholly owned and 
operated facilities, and one operated through a joint venture partnership. The other six facilities 
were reported on in a separate report, prior to Eu
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Activity Metric
Category
Unit of Measure
Code
Response
Food Safety
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) 
audit (1) non-conformance rate and 
(2) associated corrective action 
rate for (a) major and (b) minor 
non-conformances
Quantitative
Rate
FB-PF-250a.1
(1) GFSI audit non-conformance rates:
Major: 0
Minor: 75

(2) 100% corrective action rate
Percentage of ingredients sourced 
from Tier 1 supplier facilities certified 
to a Global Food Safety Initiative 
(GFSI) recognized food safety 
certification program
Quantitative
Percentage (%)
by cost
FB-PF-250a.2
97% of Tier 1 Ingredients (non-potato) Supplier Locations are GFSI Certified
(1) Total number of notices of 
food safety violation received, (2) 
pe
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Activity Metric
Category
Unit of Measure
Code
Response
Discussion of the process to 
identify and manage products and 
ingredients related to nutritional and 
health concerns among consumers
Discussion and 
Analysis
n/a
FB-PF-260a.2
Food—Product Labeling and Marketing 
Product Labeling & Marketing
Percentage of advertising 
impressions (1) made on children 
and (2) made on children promoting 
products that meet dietary 
guidelines 
Quantitative
Percentage (%)
FB-PF-270a.1
Zero impressions 

Food—Product Labeling and Marketing
Revenue from products labeled as 
(1) containing genetically modified 
organisms (GMOs) and (2) non-GMO
Quantitative
Reporting 
currency
FB-PF-270a.2
(1) N/A

(2) Less than 1% of
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Activity Metric
Category
Unit of Measure
Code
Response
Suppliers’ social and environmental
responsibility audit (1) non-
conformance rate and (2) associated 
corrective action rate for (a) major 
and (b) minor non-conformances
Quantitative
Rate
FB-PF-430a.2
N/A
Ingredient Sourcing
Percentage of food ingredients 
sourced from regions with High 
or Extremely High Baseline 
Water Stress
Quantitative
Percentage (%)
by cost
FB-PF-440a.2
High Baseline Water Stress: 10%
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress: less than 1%
List of priority food ingredients 
and discussion of sourcing risks 
due to environmental and 
social considerations
Discussion and 
Analysis
n/a
FB-PF-440a.2
Food—Product Stewardship 
2022 10
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Disclosure Focus Area
Recommended Disclosure 
Reference
Governance
Disclose the organization’s governance around 
climate-related risks and opportunities.
a) Describe the board’s oversight of climate-related 
risks and opportunities.
Governance
CDP Climate Change 2022 C1.1a, C1.1b
2022 Proxy Statement, pgs. 5, 8, 30
b) Describe management’s role in assessing and 
managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
Governance
CDP Climate Change 2022 C1.2, C1.2a, C1.3a
Strategy
Disclose the actual and potential impacts of 
climate-related risks and opportunities on the 
organization’s businesses, strategy and 
financial planning.
a) Describe the climate-related risks and 
opportunities the organization has
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Disclosure Focus Area
Recommended Disclosure 
Reference
Risk Management
Disclose how the organization identifies, 
assesses and manages climate-related risks.
a) Describe the organization’s processes for 
identifying and assessing climate-related risks.
CDP Climate Change 2022 C2.1, C2.1a, C2.1b
b) Describe the organization’s processes for 
managing climate-related risks.
Planet—Climate Impact 
CDP Climate Change 2022 C2.1, C2.1a, C2.1b
c) Describe how processes for identifying, 
assessing, and managing climate-related risks 
are integrated into the organization’s overall 
risk management.
CDP Climate Change 2022 C2.1, C2.1a, C2.1b
2022 Proxy Statement, pgs. 21–22
Metrics and Targets
Disclose the metri
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Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 
federal securities laws. Words such as “make,” “improve,” “grow,” “ensure,” 
“aim,” “build,” “achieve,” “provide,” “drive,”  create,” “will,” “enhance,” 
“protect,” “strive,” “promote,” “advance,” “establish,” “leverage,” “maintain,” 
“implement,” “continue,” “reduce,” and variations of such words and similar 
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples 
of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements 
regarding our plans, execution, goals and targets, commitments, agricultural 
and manufacturing processes, innovation, technology, efficiency, safe
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complete a range of ethics training courses on topics including anti-bribery, anti-
trust, leadership, and export compliance. 
Our policies and guidelines around ethical behavior are regularly reinforced by 
our CEO and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, as well as by our 
communications, legal, and HR teams. Our ELT has created the “We Choose 
Integrity” video series, which serves as an important ethics training tool for our 
team.
Once a year, we host an Annual Ethics and Compliance (E&C) Week to elevate 
the organization wide visibility of our approach to operating ethically and with 
integrity. In 2023, the theme was teamwork and we welcomed 1,600 team members 
throughout Argentina and Europe to participate in E&C Week for the first time.
As Lamb Weston has grown from a U.S. company with internationa
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•	Anti-Corruption
•	Antitrust
•	Anti-Discrimination and -Harassment
•	Business Hospitality
•	Climate Change (public)
•	Company Code of Conduct (public)
•	Conflicts of Interest
•	Deforestation (public)
•	Delegation of Authority
•	Due Diligence
•	Enterprise Information Security
•	Giving and Receiving Policy (public)
•	Global Environment, Health, Safety, and  
Sustainability Statement (public)
•	Global Sponsorships and Charitable Giving 
•	Hiring Current and Former Government Officials
•	Human Rights (public) 
•	Insider Trading
•	Material Management and Zero Waste (public)
•	Supplier Code of Conduct (public)
•	Water Stewardship (public)
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GRI 205: ANTI-CORRUPTION 2016
3-3
Management of material topics
Ethics and Integrity
205-1
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
100%
205-2
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures
Ethics Training and Engagement
205-3
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
Zero
GRI 206: ANTI-COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR 2016
3-3
Management of material topics
Ethics and Integrity
206-1
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices
10-K
GRI 207: TAX 2019
3-3
Management of material topics
207-1
Approach to tax
10-K
GRI 300: ENVIRONMENTAL
GRI 301: MATERIALS 2016
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture
Manufacturing
Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
301-1
Materials
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GRI 207: TAX 2019
3-3
Management of material topics
207-1
Approach to tax
10-K
GRI 300: ENVIRONMENTAL
GRI 301: MATERIALS 2016
3-3
Management of material topics
Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture
Manufacturing
Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
301-1
Materials used by weight or volume
Performance Data Tables — Planet
Performance Data Tables — LW EMEA: Planet
301-2
Recycled input materials used
100% of secondary packaging is made from recyclable/renewable material.
3-3
Management of material topics
Limiting Climate Impacts
Fostering Innovation
(continued)
Stakeholder Engagement    l    U.N. Sustainable Development Goals    l    2024 Double Materiality Assessment    l    Performance Data Tables    l    Global Reporting Initiative Index    l    Sus
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11  l	 Governance
13  l	 Team Members
14  l	 Occupational Health  
and Safety
18  l	 Recruitment and Retention
21  l	 Diversity, Equity, and 
Inclusion
24  l	 Ethics and Integrity
26  l	 Communities
30  l	 Product Stewardship  
and Innovation
32  l	 Food Safety and Quality
36  l	 Product Labeling and 
Marketing
Planet
Appendix
39  l	 Sustainable and Regenerative 
Agriculture
47  l 	 Manufacturing
56  l	 Fostering Innovation
58  l	 Sustainable Sourcing  
and Procurement
63	 l	 Stakeholder Engagement
66	 l	 U.N. Sustainable 	
	
	
	 Development Goals
67	 l	 2024 Double Materiality 	 	
	
	 Assessment
68	 l	 Performance Data Tables
86	 l	 Global Reporting Initiative 	
	
	 (GRI) Index
99	 l	 Sustainability Accounting 	
	
	 Standards Board (SASB)
102	 l	 Task Forc
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for environmental, social, and governance 
programs that have even more impact. We’re 
committed to making strides toward a better, 
more sustainable future because it’s critical 
to the long-term success of our business 
and the role we play in our communities as 
an economic driver, a top employer, and a 
community builder. 
We’ve prepared a comprehensive report on 
our performance that includes highlights from 
some incredible work being done to support 
our people, protect the planet, and make  
great food. 
At Lamb Weston, we know how to make great fries — we’ve been leading 
the industry for nearly 75 years. This report demonstrates the ways we 
bring our industry expertise to bear for the betterment of our communities 
around the world. 
You’ll see updates on work we’re doi
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President and CEO Letter    l    About this Report    l    About Lamb Weston    l    2023 Highlights    l    Material Topics    l    Our Sustainability Progress    l    Governance
We know that we have a responsibility to drive 
financial performance while contributing positively 
to society and the environment. We take that 
responsibility seriously and I hope this report 
provides you with a sense of the confidence I 
have in Lamb Weston’s bright future.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
President and Chief Executive Officer
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PHOTO FPO
About this Report
This report covers Lamb Weston’s global progress on our environmental, social, and 
governance priorities during the fiscal year ended May 28, 2023. All data included in 
this report covers Fiscal Year 2023 unless otherwise noted.
As
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MATERIAL TOPICS
This report uses certain terms including those that GRI, SASB, TCFD or others refer to as “material” to reflect 
the issues or priorities of Lamb Weston and its stakeholders. Materiality and its relevant definition as used in 
this report is different from the definition of “materiality” used in the context of filings with the U.S. Securities 
and Exchange Commission (SEC). Issues deemed material for purposes of this report and for purposes of 
determining our ESG strategies may not be considered material for SEC reporting purposes.
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About Lamb Weston 
Lamb Weston is a leading
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President and CEO Letter    l    About this Report    l    About Lamb Weston    l    2023 Highlights    l    Material Topics    l    Our Sustainability Progress    l    Governance
MISSION
To create experiences that inspire and 
serve customers around the world with 
food they love and trust.
OUR BUSINESS
Founded in 
1950
Headquartered in 
Eagle, Idaho
27
production facilities1
No. 1
in North American frozen  
food category
No. 2
in global frozen potato category
~10,300
 team members2
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Our Global Footprint Map Locations
EMEA
United Kingdom
 Wisbech, U.K.
Netherlands
 Kruiningen, The Netherlands 
 Oosterbierum, The Netherlands 
 Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands 
 Broekhuizenvorst, The Netherlands
 LW EMEA* Breda, The Netherlands
Austria
 Hollabrunn, Austria
U.A.E
 Dubai,
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* LambWeston/Meijer v.o.f.
3	Effective May 29, 2023, in connection with the Company’s acquisition of EMEA and to align with our expanded global footprint, we began managing the Company’s operations as two segments based on 
management’s change to the way it monitors performance, aligns strategies, and allocates resources. This resulted in a change from four reportable segments to two (North America and International).
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The Lamb Weston Value Chain
 
      INPUTS
AGRICULTURE
3.1 lbs
active ingredient (AI) 
pesticide per ton of 
crops harvested*
12.8
gallons water per 
pound of crops 
harvested*
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100+
countries with  
customer base 
31
countries with significant operations  
(includes sales support)
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Sustainability at Lamb Weston
At Lamb Weston, we believe in pushing for progress across every aspect of our business — helping our people and communities thrive, our products continue to be loved and trusted, and the natural resources 
we rely on are conserved for the long term.
2023 Highlights
People
16%
year-over-year reduction  
in injury rates 
$946K+ 
in Lamb Weston  
Foundation grants
Food
Planet
90+
internal food safety, third-party 
f
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16%
year-over-year reduction  
in injury rates 
1st
published Human  
Rights policy
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Sustainable 
Agriculture
Sustainable 
Innovation and 
Technology
Climate Change
Waste Reduction
Packaging
Environmental Compliance
Water Use and 
Stewardship
Responsible Sourcing and Traceability
Responsible Labeling and Marketing
Partnerships and  
Industry Collaborations
Ethics and 
Integrity
Business Continuity
Product Innovation
Corporate Governance
Human Rights
Farmer Livelihood
Consumer Health and Nutrition
Food Safety and Quality
Occupational  
Health and
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Governance
Internal Stakeholder Importance
External Stakeholder Importance
Material Topics
while the EMEA assessment leveraged desk research and internal engagement. In our 2021 assessment, 
Food Safety and Quality, Ethics and Integrity, and Sustainable Agriculture were highly important to all 
internal and external stakeholders, and Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Compliance 
were also in the top five in our 2021 assessment. 
In 2024, we conducted a global double materiality assessment, which will help guide both our ESG 
strategy and our reporting in the years to come. For our most recent materiality assessment, see our 
Appendix. We plan to disclose additional results of that assessment in future reports.
In 2021, we updated our m
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governance (ESG) topics that are most salient to our business and stakeholders, including team 
members, customers, investors, growers, and suppliers. Our LW EMEA* business conducted a 
double materiality assessment in 2022, and results of that process are also factored into this report. 
There are many similarities in the outputs of these two assessments given the nature and long-
term connectivity of the business, as nearly all topics overlapped between the two assessments. 
The scopes of these two assessments were similar in that both covered industry and customer 
stakeholders. The 2021 assessment leveraged a third-party partner and internal engagement, 
  Business Impact       
  Environmental Impact       
  Social Impact
Business Impacts
Topic
Keyword: governance
President and CEO Letter    l    About this Report    l    About Lamb Weston    l    2023 Highlights    l    Material Topics    l    Our Sustainability Progress    l    Governance
* LambWeston/Meijer v.o.f.
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Introducing New Global 2033 Sustainability Goals
Sustainable and 
Regenerative  
Agriculture 
Climate Resilience
•	Net neutral carbon emissions through full potato crop rotation.
•	Soil health Initiative.
Do More With Less
•	5% reduction in water, nitrogen, and AI pesticides per ton harvested.
•	100% growers active in sustainable ag program. 
Material Utilization  
and Food Waste
50% food waste reduction from processing.  
Zero waste-to-landfill.
Sustainable Sourcing
100% deforestation- and conversion-free palm oil.  
100% certified sustainable fiber-based packagi
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President and CEO Letter    l    About this Report    l    About Lamb Weston    l    2023 Highlights    l    Material Topics    l    Our Sustainability Progress    l    Governance
* LambWeston/Meijer v.o.f.
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Governance
Strong corporate governance is essential to our business 
strategy, which includes ESG and sustainability.
Our commitment to corporate governance begins with our Board 
of Directors, which adheres to governance processes that support 
informed, competent, and independent oversight on behalf of our 
shareholders. The Board routinely assesses the regulatory and 
legislative landscape and reviews its own processes to promote 
consistency with sound governance.
Lamb Weston’s Board of Directors is led by an independent 
chairman. In total, the Board has 11 m
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•	 Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
ESG Governance
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee supports 
management in the oversight of reputational risks, key public 
affairs matters, and oversees Lamb Weston’s policies and 
programs related to corporate ESG strategy. The Nominating and 
Corporate Governance Committee regularly reviews updates on 
Lamb Weston’s performance against our ESG strategy and ESG 
targets, which include carbon emissions and water stewardship, 
and oversees risks related to these matters. Management also 
provides updates to the committee on climate-related regulations 
and other emerging issues. 
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee also 
annually reviews updates on our charitable foundation, community 
involvement, and
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reports to 
the full Board on its activities. In addition, the Board of Directors 
annually reviews our Sustainability report and our performance 
and progress against our ESG strategy and targets. The 
Compensation and Human Capital Committee reviews our  
human capital strategy including talent acquisition, development, 
and retention.  
Our executive leadership team (ELT) receives periodic ESG 
updates on our initiatives and progress against goals and 
targets, including topics on climate-related issues, stakeholder 
engagement, and other emerging issues. 
Lamb Weston’s Senior Director, ESG Administration oversees 
our ESG and sustainability programs with the support of a cross-
functional ESG Council consisting of leaders acr
Keyword: governance
President and CEO Letter    l    About this Report    l    About Lamb Weston    l    2023 Highlights    l    Material Topics    l    Our Sustainability Progress    l    Governance
Lamb Weston’s approximately 10,300 team members 
are essential to our success. We start with fierce 
commitments to workplace safety and ethical behavior, 
then layer on a culture that reflects the joy and fun of 
the products we serve — all while working to provide 
support to the communities where we live and work.
16%
year-over-year reduction  
in injury rates
$946K+ 
provided in Lamb Weston 
Foundation grants
72% 
team members participated  
in the first global employee 
pulse survey
People
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1st
published Human  
Rights policy
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Team Members
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•	Corporate Governance 
•	Climate Change
•	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Customers
•	Dedicated sales resources
•	Trace My Fries™
•	Product labeling and marketing
•	Farm and facility tours 
•	Customer Insights Survey
•	LW EMEA Engagement
	ū Local account managers and sales promoters
	ū Shared consumer insights
•	Food Safety and Quality 
•	Sustainable Agriculture 
•	Consumer Health and Nutrition
•	Business Continuity 
•	Responsible Sourcing and Traceability
•	Waste Reduction 
•	Sustainable Innovation and Technology
Current and Potential Team Members
•	Updates from executives 
•	Sustainability Awards 
•	Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training 
•	Community engagement programs 
•	Recruiting programs 
•	Compliance training 
•	Talent development progr
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Governance & Ethics
Human & Labor Rights
Innovation Management
Responsible Sourcing
Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture
Waste Management & Circularity
Water Stewardship
Workplace Culture & Development
  Finanical Materiality             
  Impact Materiality 
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
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Performance Data Tables
PEOPLE
Data presented represents information available as of May 28, 2023, unless noted otherwise, including certain estimates and assumptions. Historical estimates may periodically be subject to revision due to data 
source restatements and updates to methodology.
Board Diversity
METRIC
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Governance structure and composition
Governance
For more information, see our 2023 Proxy Statement
2-10
Nomination and selection of the highest governance body
Proxy Statement
2-11
Chair of the highest governance body
Proxy Statement
2-12
Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts
Governance
ESG Governance
Proxy Statement
2-13
Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts
Proxy Statement
2-14
Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting
ESG Governance
2-15
Conflicts of interest
Code of Conduct
(continued)
Stakeholder Engagement    l    U.N. Sustainable Development Goals    l    2024 Double Materiality Assessment    l    Performance Data Tables    l    Global Reporting Initiative Index    l    Su
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Collective knowledge of the highest governance body
Proxy Statement
2-18
Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body
Proxy Statement
2-19
Remuneration policies
Proxy Statement
2-20
Process to determine remuneration
Proxy Statement
2-21
Annual total compensation ratio
Proxy Statement
2-22
Statement on sustainable development strategy
Material Topics
Our Sustainability Progress
2-23
Policy commitments
Ethics and Integrity
2-24
Embedding policy commitments 
Ethics and Integrity
2-25
Processes to remediate negative impacts
Ethics Reporting
2-26
Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns
Ethics Reporting
2-30
Compliance with laws and regulations
Occupational Health and Safety
Chemicals of Concerns
Food Safety and Quality
2-28
Membership associations
Collaborating on
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Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Team Member Demographics
Performance Data Tables — People
GRI 413: LOCAL COMMUNITIES 2016
3-3
Management of material topics
Communities
413-1
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and 
development programs
Communities
Community Partnerships
Team Member Community Engagement
(continued)
Stakeholder Engagement    l    U.N. Sustainable Development Goals    l    2024 Double Materiality Assessment    l    Performance Data Tables    l    Global Reporting Initiative Index    l    Sustainability Accounting Standards Board    l    Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
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2023 GLOBAL SUSTAI
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Disclosure 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees
13.15.2
Team Member Demographics
Performance Data Tables — People
Disclosure 405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men
Additional sector recommendations:
•	Report the ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men for workers who are not employees 
and whose work is controlled by the organization.
13.15.3
Lamb Weston currently does not disclose this 
information.
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
Disclosure 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
13.15.4
Ethics Training and Engagement
Ethics Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement    l    U.N. Sustainable Development Goals    l    2024 Double Materiality Assessment    l    Performance Data Tables    l    Global Reporting In
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The following summarizes Lamb Weston’s approach to managing and reporting on climate-related governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets in alignment with TCFD recommendations.
DISCLOSURE FOCUS AREA
RECOMMENDED DISCLOSURE 
2023 RESPONSE
GOVERNANCE
Disclose the organization’s governance 
around climate-related risks and 
opportunities.
a)	Describe the board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities.
Governance
Lamb Weston’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C1.1a, C1.1b  
LW EMEA’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C1.1a, C1.1b 
2023 Proxy Statement
b)	Describe management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks  
and opportunities.
Governance
Lamb Weston’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C1.2, C1.3a  
LW EMEA’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C1.2, C1.3a
Proxy Statement
STRATEGY
Disclose the actual and potential 
impacts of climate
Keyword: governance
ESG Governance
Climate Resilience
Lamb Weston’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C2.1b, C2.2, C2.2a  
LW EMEA’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C2.1b, C2.2, C2.2a
c)	Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related 
risks are integrated into the organization’s overall risk management.
ESG Governance
Lamb Weston’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C2.3, C2.3a, C2.4, C2.4a  
LW EMEA’s CDP Climate Change 2023 C2.3, C2.3a, C2.4, C2.4a
(continued)
Stakeholder Engagement    l    U.N. Sustainable Development Goals    l    2024 Double Materiality Assessment    l    Performance Data Tables    l    Global Reporting Initiative Index    l    Sustainability Accounting Standards Board    l    Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
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Doing Business with the Government; Understanding Anti-Bribery 
Legislation; Understanding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and 
others. As indicated in the Governance section, the Board Audit 
Committee reviews certification of employees’ understanding of, 
and compliance with, the company’s Business Integrity and Ethics 
Policy.
In addition, Linde requires that 100 percent of relevant third 
parties whose activities could expose Linde to risk adhere to its 
CBI and Compliance with Laws and Business Integrity and Ethics 
policies, or their own equivalent compliance policies. Linde utilizes 
contractual terms and awareness programs to foster adherence, as 
through its Supplier Code of Conduct.
Integrity & Compliance
Linde Targets*
2018
2020
2021
2022
Target
Status
100% employee certification to Lind
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corporate citizenship; and the prevention of bribery and corruption. 
The Audit Committee oversees the company's compliance with 
legal and regulatory requirements. The Human Capital Committee 
oversees diversity and inclusion policies, objectives and programs to 
achieve those objectives. The Nomination and Governance Committee 
periodically reviews the company’s guidelines and policies governing 
its response to important broad public policy issues in the areas of 
corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
Alignment with Compensation 
In January 2022, the Human Capital Committee approved the design 
and goals for the Company’s annual performance-based variable 
compensation program in 2022. In recognition of the importance of the 
Company’s standards for, and impacts from,
Keyword: bribe
A Compliance Review Board (CRB) performs quarterly regulatory risk assessments. Dedicated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-bribery 
audits are also conducted. In the last 12 years, 40 audits have been conducted, which is more than three audits per year on average.  
Linde operates in certain jurisdictions identified as high risk based on the Corruption Perception Index from Transparency International. The company 
has not identified significant risks other than regular risks that are dealt with through training and certifications of employees.
205-2 Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures  
In 2022, Linde’s Board of Directors received training on the CBI, which includes anti-corruption policies and procedures. The company also trains all its
relevant employees globally on anti-corruption. The company has an established process to conduct
Keyword: bribe
CBI, which includes a rigorous outline of the FCPA and anti-bribery laws. This is an online training and survey. Training to targeted populations was 
conducted in 2022; the company trained 100 percent of the targeted population. 
205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
Linde takes its commitment to integrity very seriously. Non-compliance with the CBI, depending on the circumstances, can result in serious disciplinary 
action up to and including termination of employment. Employees are actively encouraged to report suspected complaints and concerns and are 
expected to report violations through a number of channels, including the Integrity Hotline. Reports through the Integrity Hotline may be made 
anonymously. It is a violation of company policy for any person to retaliate against any i
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not limited to, incidents of forced or child labor, corruption and bribery, and failure to 
comply with the SCOC’s environmental protection requirements. 
• Integrity Hotline (3) provides various ways of reporting potential issues for employees or 
third parties. 
• No remediation actions as the company received no 
indications of human rights violations that would 
require measures beyond the already established 
mitigation plans.  
• In case of material breach of the SCOC, Linde’s Ts&Cs 
note that may terminate the business relationship, 
subject to contract conditions or other rights or legal 
grounds. 
 
Applicable 
Customers 
• Product safety management steers product stewardship. 
• Worldwide tracking of relevant products and their application with respect to potential 
health and environmental impacts. 
•
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corporate citizenship; and the prevention of bribery and corruption. 
The Audit Committee oversees the company's compliance with 
legal and regulatory requirements. The Human Capital Committee 
oversees diversity and inclusion policies, objectives and programs to 
achieve those objectives. The Nomination and Governance Committee 
periodically reviews the company’s guidelines and policies governing 
its response to important broad public policy issues in the areas of 
corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
Alignment with Compensation 
In January 2022, the Human Capital Committee approved the design 
and goals for the Company’s annual performance-based variable 
compensation program in 2022. In recognition of the importance of the 
Company’s standards for, and impacts from, environmental,
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Material Topics for reporting include: Economic Performance, Market Presence, Indirect Economic Impacts, Procurement Practices, Anti-corruption, Anti-
competitive Behavior, Tax 
 
Organizational Responsibility, Accountability and Incentives 
Linde's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors are accountable for the economic health of the company. Responsibility for performance 
lies with the businesses. Performance is consolidated and reported to the Board by the responsible executives: Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), 
Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), vice presidents of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), 
Sustainability and the Center of Excellence (COE), and Procurement leadership.  
 
Integrity is a corporate value, an expectation of behavior and non-negotiable. Linde’s Code of Business Integrity (CBI) affirms it
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policies prohibiting corruption or anti-competitive behavior and the maintenance of Linde's reputation for strong ethics and integrity are managed 
under the CCO, who also oversees compliance with policies related to the CBI, including human rights. Linde’s Human Rights Policy is publicly available, 
and the vice president, Sustainability, manages the periodic review of this policy. 
 
The Board’s Audit Committee reviews the company’s key compliance risks and compliance program, including its design, implementation and 
effectiveness, with the CCO and the EVP and Chief Legal Officer.  
 
Linde follows the law and is governed by all applicable local laws wherever it is located. If there is a conflict between local law and the CBI or company 
policy, Linde follows the stri
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205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption  
Note: This section responds to 205-1 and also responds to 2-24
Linde administers an annual risk assessment that is circulated to all business managers globally and functional leaders and covers 100 percent of all 
Bus. Potential risks related to corruption are an explicit focus. 
A Compliance Review Board (CRB) performs quarterly regulatory risk assessments. Dedicated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-bribery 
audits are also conducted. In the last 12 years, 40 audits have been conducted, which is more than three audits per year on average.  
Linde operates in certain jurisdictions identified as high risk based on the Corruption Perception Index from Transparency International. The company 
has not identified significant risk
Keyword: corruption
205-2 Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures  
In 2022, Linde’s Board of Directors received training on the CBI, which includes anti-corruption policies and procedures. The company also trains all its
relevant employees globally on anti-corruption. The company has an established process to conduct thorough due diligence prior to contracting third 
parties and agents who interact with the government on the company’s behalf.
Linde’s CBI applies to the company’s directors and employees, including its CEO, CFO and the vice president and controller. This CBI, which includes 
elements of compliance with laws, business integrity and ethics, has been approved by the Linde Board of Directors. To assist employees and directors 
in complying with this code of ethics, man
Keyword: corruption
205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
Linde takes its commitment to integrity very seriously. Non-compliance with the CBI, depending on the circumstances, can result in serious disciplinary 
action up to and including termination of employment. Employees are actively encouraged to report suspected complaints and concerns and are 
expected to report violations through a number of channels, including the Integrity Hotline. Reports through the Integrity Hotline may be made 
anonymously. It is a violation of company policy for any person to retaliate against any individual who has reported any matter in good faith.
Table SOC (12) provides the aggregate number of hotline reports and a summary of the types of reports received; see 406-1. All hotline reports are 
pr