The Impact of Digital Transformation on Environmental Performance in Manufacturing Companies: The Mediating Role of Green Manufacturing

Semih Kaya; Bülent Yıldız

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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Environmental Performance in Manufacturing Companies: The Mediating Role of Green Manufacturing

Authors:

Semih Kaya | Bülent Yıldız

Publisher:

Kastamonu University

Main Topics:

Teknoloji Yönetimi | Üretim ve Operasyon Yönetimi | Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi

Journal:

Kastamonu Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.225-251

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353803

pISSN:

2147-6012

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Abstract:

 This study investigates the mediating role of green manufacturing in the relationship between digital transformation and environmental performance in manufacturing firms. Data were collected through a survey and analyzed using structural equation modeling SEM to assess the direct effects of digital transformation and green manufacturing on environmental performance. The findings show that both digital transformation and green manufacturing have a significant positive impact on environmental performance. Moreover, digital transformation was found to significantly affect green manufacturing. In addition to SEM analysis, the Process Macro mediation test was used to assess the mediation effect of green manufacturing. The results reveal that green manufacturing plays an important mediating role and enhances the positive impact of digital transformation on environmental performance. This highlights the importance of integrating digital strategies with environmentally responsible production methods to improve sustainability outcomes. Overall, this study contributes to the growing body of research on sustainable manufacturing by demonstrating the important link between digital transformation, green manufacturing and environmental performance.

 This study investigates the mediating role of green manufacturing in the relationship between digital transformation and environmental performance in manufacturing firms. Data were collected through a survey and analyzed using structural equation modeling SEM to assess the direct effects of digital transformation and green manufacturing on environmental performance. The findings show that both digital transformation and green manufacturing have a significant positive impact on environmental performance. Moreover, digital transformation was found to significantly affect green manufacturing. In addition to SEM analysis, the Process Macro mediation test was used to assess the mediation effect of green manufacturing. The results reveal that green manufacturing plays an important mediating role and enhances the positive impact of digital transformation on environmental performance. This highlights the importance of integrating digital strategies with environmentally responsible production methods to improve sustainability outcomes. Overall, this study contributes to the growing body of research on sustainable manufacturing by demonstrating the important link between digital transformation, green manufacturing and environmental performance.

 This study investigates the mediating role of green manufacturing in the relationship between digital transformation and environmental performance in manufacturing firms. Data were collected through a survey and analyzed using structural equation modeling SEM to assess the direct effects of digital transformation and green manufacturing on environmental performance. The findings show that both digital transformation and green manufacturing have a significant positive impact on environmental performance. Moreover, digital transformation was found to significantly affect green manufacturing. In addition to SEM analysis, the Process Macro mediation test was used to assess the mediation effect of green manufacturing. The results reveal that green manufacturing plays an important mediating role and enhances the positive impact of digital transformation on environmental performance. This highlights the importance of integrating digital strategies with environmentally responsible production methods to improve sustainability outcomes. Overall, this study contributes to the growing body of research on sustainable manufacturing by demonstrating the important link between digital transformation, green manufacturing and environmental performance.

 Bu çalışma, imalat firmalarında dijital dönüşüm ve çevresel performans arasındaki ilişkide yeşil üretimin aracılık rolünü araştırmaktadır. Veriler bir anket aracılığıyla toplanmış ve dijital dönüşüm ile yeşil üretimin çevresel performans üzerindeki doğrudan etkilerini değerlendirmek için yapısal eşitlik modeli YEM kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, hem dijital dönüşümün hem de yeşil üretimin çevresel performans üzerinde önemli bir pozitif etkiye sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca, dijital dönüşümün yeşil üretimi önemli ölçüde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. YEM analizine ek olarak, yeşil üretimin aracılık etkisini değerlendirmek için Süreç Makro aracılık testi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, yeşil üretimin önemli bir aracılık rolü oynadığını ve dijital dönüşümün çevresel performans üzerindeki olumlu etkisini artırdığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu durum, sürdürülebilirlik sonuçlarını geliştirmek için dijital stratejilerin çevreye duyarlı üretim yöntemleriyle entegre edilmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Genel olarak bu çalışma, dijital dönüşüm, yeşil üretim ve çevresel performans arasındaki önemli bağlantıyı ortaya koyarak sürdürülebilir üretim konusunda giderek artan araştırmalara katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Article Details

The Impact of Digital Transformation on Environmental Performance in Manufacturing Companies: The Mediating Role of Green Manufacturing

Authors:

Semih Kaya | Bülent Yıldız

Publisher:

Kastamonu University

Main Topics:

Teknoloji Yönetimi | Üretim ve Operasyon Yönetimi | Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi

Journal:

Kastamonu Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.225-251

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353803

pISSN:

2147-6012

Digital Transformation

Green Manufacturing

Environmental PerformanceDijital Dönüşüm

Yeşil Üretim

Çevresel Performans

Issues

Article Details

The Impact of Digital Transformation on Environmental Performance in Manufacturing Companies: The Mediating Role of Green Manufacturing

Authors: Semih Kaya | Bülent Yıldız

Publisher: Kastamonu University

Main Topics: Teknoloji Yönetimi | Üretim ve Operasyon Yönetimi | Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi

Journal: Kastamonu Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.225-251

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001353803

pISSN: 2147-6012

Digital Transformation

Green Manufacturing

Environmental PerformanceDijital Dönüşüm

Yeşil Üretim

Çevresel Performans

Issues

Authors:

Semih Kaya | Bülent Yıldız

Publisher:

Kastamonu University

Main Topics:

Teknoloji Yönetimi | Üretim ve Operasyon Yönetimi | Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi

Journal:

Kastamonu Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.225-251

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353803

pISSN:

2147-6012