diff --git a/pocketbase/pb_hooks/main.pb.js b/pocketbase/pb_hooks/main.pb.js
index 07a993a..0b81bfb 100644
--- a/pocketbase/pb_hooks/main.pb.js
+++ b/pocketbase/pb_hooks/main.pb.js
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ onRecordAfterCreateSuccess((e) => {
 
   const record = e.record;
 
-  // Define the recipient email for approval (replace with actual approver email)
-  const approverEmail = "approver@example.com";
+  // Read approver email from environment variable, fallback to placeholder if not set
+  const approverEmail = $os.getenv("APPROVER_EMAIL") || "approver@example.com";
 
   // Prepare order details for email
   const supplierName = record.get("supplierName");