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- The impact of Lean philosophy on sustainability: case studyPublication . Duarte, Eduarda Manuela Ferreira; Sá, José Carlos Vieira deCurrently, we face significant global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and the growing awareness of organizations' social and environmental responsibility. In this context, the pursuit of sustainability has become an undeniable priority. This is where lean philosophy comes in, a fundamental approach to addressing these challenges by promoting not only operational efficiency but also the adoption of more sustainable practices. The goal of lean philosophy is to improve production processes, reduce waste, and increase value delivered to the customer. However, as environmental, and social concerns gain prominence, this philosophy has been adapted to incorporate sustainability principles, aiming to minimize the negative impact of companies' operations on the environment and society. How can the application of lean philosophy contribute to process improvement and promote sustainability? This study focused on investigating the above question using the action research methodology. Throughout the research, it became evident that lean philosophy strategies not only improved J. Baptista’s production processes but also had a significant impact on its operational sustainability. The implementation of lean tools, such as the Ishikawa diagram, VSM (Value Stream Mapping), A3 report, Standard Work, Visual Management, among others, not only allowed for waste reduction and efficiency improvement but also enabled the minimization of the environmental and social impact of the company's operations. The integrated approach resulted in a 66.4% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 46.7% reduction in Non-Value-Added Activities time. This integrated approach demonstrated that lean philosophy can be a powerful ally in the pursuit of more sustainable business practices. By aligning operational efficiency objectives with sustainability goals, companies can not only improve their competitiveness in the market but also play an active role in building a more sustainable future for future generations.