LPA Singapore participates to a panel discussion on PFAS Imperative: ESG Governance and Corporate Resilience
Tuesday 23 June
LPA Singapore participates to a panel discussion on PFAS Imperative: ESG Governance and Corporate Resilience
Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah, Of Counsel at LPA Singapore, was pleased to contribute to the latest Sustainable Business Committee meeting of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (FCCS), entitled “The PFAS Imperative: ESG Governance and Corporate Resilience”.
As regulators around the world accelerate the phase-out of PFAS, businesses are facing increasing pressure to align with evolving standards while managing the realities of complex international supply chains. Bringing together legal, technical and operational perspectives, the discussion explored how organizations can anticipate risks, strengthen governance frameworks and build long-term resilience.
Lisbeth shared legal insights on the growing importance of ESG governance, contractual considerations and supply chain resilience in the context of evolving PFAS regulations.
Key topics addressed during the discussion included:
- The shift from environmental concern to boardroom responsibility and governance risk;
- Contractual implications and liability exposure for Asian exporters;
- The role of Singapore as a regional benchmark for regulatory and ESG developments;
- Operational challenges related to traceability, compliance and supply chain oversight.
A key conclusion emerged from the panel: PFAS is no longer solely an environmental issue. It has become a broader matter of governance, contractual integrity and business resilience. Companies that proactively identify, map and verify their exposure today will be better positioned to meet future stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
The event provided a valuable opportunity for exchange between business leaders, sustainability professionals and industry experts on practical approaches to managing emerging ESG and regulatory challenges.
At LPA Singapore, we remain committed to supporting knowledge sharing and advocacy on key sustainability and regulatory developments impacting businesses across Asia.
We thank the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore for this opportunity and fellow speakers for their valuable contributions.