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The digital technology revolution has stimulated scholarly inquiry into the influence of digital technology innovation on corporate ESG performance. Nevertheless, critical questions remain unresolved regarding the multidimensional measurement of digital technology innovation quality (DTIQ) and its mechanism paths empowering ESG enhancement. Using panel data for China\u2019s listed companies from 2012 to 2022, this study quantifies DTIQ through its depth (technology specialization) and breadth (technology diversification), empirically investigating their impacts on ESG performance and focusing on the mediating effects of digital transformation and digital technology diffusion. Empirical results reveal that both the breadth and depth of DTIQ have significantly positive impacts on ESG performance. Mechanisms analysis identifies two ways to reinforce their positive impacts: advancing corporate digital transformation and facilitating digital technology diffusion. 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