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@article{183543,
        author = {Rahul Vijeyakumar and Kavin Dhanasekaran},
        title = {Lean-Driven ESG Reporting for Enhanced Competitiveness in Manufacturing Firms},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1792-1801},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183543},
        abstract = {This paper looks into how manufacturing companies can support ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting while increasing competitiveness through the integration of lean manufacturing initiatives. Companies are facing increasing pressure in today's business environment to operate sustainably and show stakeholders that they are accountable by implementing transparent ESG practices. They must be operationally efficient and contend with fierce competition at the same time. Lean manufacturing provides a useful strategy for accomplishing these two objectives with its emphasis on waste reduction, process standardization, and value creation.
In order to create a systematic approach that complements both strategic initiatives, the study investigates the synergy between Lean principles and ESG frameworks. To find Lean tools that can support important ESG aspects like environmental compliance, employee engagement, and governance transparency, a thorough literature review was carried out. The study offers a conceptual framework for combining Lean and ESG, as well as a workable implementation schedule for manufacturing companies.
The study comes to the conclusion that Lean–ESG integration enhances ESG reporting quality and boosts long-term competitiveness by bringing operational excellence and responsible business practices into alignment. For manufacturing companies wishing to shift to sustainable operations without sacrificing productivity or profitability, this paper offers guidance.},
        keywords = {Lean Manufacturing, ESG Reporting, Competitiveness, Sustainability, Manufacturing Firms, Process Improvement},
        month = {August},
        }