diff --git a/server/notifications/queues/emailQueue.js b/server/notifications/queues/emailQueue.js
index dfc385401..8bb788ddd 100644
--- a/server/notifications/queues/emailQueue.js
+++ b/server/notifications/queues/emailQueue.js
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ const { InstanceEndpoints } = require("../../utils/instanceMgr");
 const { registerCleanupTask } = require("../../utils/cleanupManager");
 
 const EMAIL_CONSOLIDATION_DELAY_IN_MINS = (() => {
-  const envValue = process.env?.APP_CONSOLIDATION_DELAY_IN_MINS;
+  const envValue = process.env?.EMAIL_CONSOLIDATION_DELAY_IN_MINS;
   const parsedValue = envValue ? parseInt(envValue, 10) : NaN;
   return isNaN(parsedValue) ? 1 : Math.max(1, parsedValue); // Default to 1, ensure at least 1
 })();