ESG COMPLIANCE MONITOR

Welcome to the first issue of ESG Compliance Monitor!

You're joining 127 manufacturing and energy leaders who trust our regulatory intelligence. Let's dive into this week's critical updates.

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⚡ THIS WEEK'S CRITICAL UPDATES

1. EPA PFAS Restrictions: Expanded Coverage Now Live

   • Affects: All manufacturing facilities using coatings/lubricants

   • Deadline: September 30, 2025 for initial assessment

   • Action required: Inventory all PFAS-containing materials

   • Penalty risk: $50,000/day per violation https://epa.gov/pfas

2. CSRD Reporting: New Calculation Methods Released

   • Affects: Companies with EU operations > €50M

   • Deadline: Reports due January 2026 (6 months to prepare)

   • Action required: Update Scope 3 methodologies

   • Penalty risk: 5% of global turnover https://eur-lex.europa.eu/csrd

3. California SB 253: Emissions Disclosure Final Rules

   • Affects: Companies >$1B revenue doing business in CA

   • Deadline: 2026 reporting for 2025 data

   • Action required: Establish data collection systems now

   • Penalty risk: $500,000 per reporting period https://esg.drelansarym.com/checklist.pdf

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📊 DEEP DIVE: The Hidden PFAS Liability in Your Supply Chain

Last week, a major automotive manufacturer discovered PFAS in components from 47 different suppliers. The cleanup estimate? $180 million.

The problem: New EPA methods detect PFAS at parts-per-trillion levels. Materials considered "clean" last year may fail today's tests.

Real example:

• Company X tested incoming materials in 2023: "PFAS-free"

• Same materials tested with EPA Method 1633: 2,400 ppt PFAS

• Result: Production halt, $12M remediation, ongoing litigation

Your 3-step action plan:

1. Immediate: Request PFAS declarations from all suppliers using EPA Method 1633 (not older methods)

2. Next 30 days: Test high-risk materials:

   • Waterproof coatings

   • Lubricants/release agents

   • Gaskets/seals

   • Wire insulation

3. By September 30: Establish ongoing monitoring program

Free resource: PFAS Supplier Questionnaire Template Download template at: https://esg.drelansarym.com

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✅ YOUR ACTION ITEM THIS WEEK

Task: Email your top 10 suppliers requesting PFAS content declarations

Deadline: August 2, 2025

Use this template: "Due to new EPA regulations effective July 2025, we require updated PFAS declarations for all supplied materials. Please complete the attached questionnaire using EPA Method 1633 detection limits by [date]. Materials without declarations may be rejected starting October 1, 2025."

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🎯 COMING IN AUGUST

• Aug 15: New SEC climate disclosure rules expected

• Aug 31: EU battery passport requirements finalized

• Aug 31: EPA comment period closes on water discharge limits

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💡 QUICK WIN Skip expensive consultants: The EPA's free PFAS Analytical Tools database identifies certified labs in your area offering bundled testing discounts. Average savings: $15,000 on initial facility assessment.

Find labs at: https://epa.gov/pfas/analytical-methods

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Dr. Mohamed Elansary PhD Environmental Engineering | AI & Compliance Systems ESG Compliance Monitor https://esg.drelansarym.com

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