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The automotive industry continues to grow a record of sustainability, improving fuel efficiency and proliferating electric vehicles, and adopting eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Along with these important sustainability measures, there’s another environmental consideration that should be on the mind of every automotive OEM and supplier: “forever chemicals,” specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Though these chemicals have been frequently in the news,1 they may not be front of mind in the automotive industry. But now is a perfect time to get ahead of this emerging issue, which will impact every industry to one degree or another, including through conducting a risk audit.
A risk audit specifically focused on PFAS is an initial step that every company in the automotive sector should undertake. Risk audits are crucial to assess potential issues and develop mitigation strategies, and there are advantages to undertaking them now, proactively. This article will give initial considerations for a PFAS-focused audit, but as noted, engaging experienced counsel to help navigate these issues is always advisable.
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