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The aim is to examine this relationship through a global survey of manufacturing organizations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted with professionals experienced in Kaizen from manufacturing companies across different countries. Respondents were identified via corporate social media based on their demonstrated expertise in Kaizen practices. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Results reveal that Kaizen practices positively influence environmental and governance performance. However, no direct impact on social performance was found. The use of digital systems was identified as a full mediator in the relationship between Kaizen and social performance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Practical implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings suggest that organizations can enhance ESG outcomes by implementing Kaizen practices and integrating digital systems. 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