Month: January 2026

Chicago-based software company becomes first tech firm to fund biochar kilns in Thailand’s most polluted region, building on $50,000+ ocean conservation donations made to date.

CHICAGO and CHIANG MAI, Thailand, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Iron Software, a leading developer of .NET libraries and tools, today announced an $USD18,000 donation to Warm Heart Worldwide/Biochar Life to fund 50 biochar kilns in northern Thailand. This initiative marks the company’s first major environmental project in Thailand and coincides with Iron Software’s 10th anniversary.

The partnership addresses the annual burning season that blankets northern Thailand in hazardous smoke, directly impacting Iron Software’s 50-person engineering hub in Chiang Mai while providing sustainable income for local farmers and removing carbon from the atmosphere. With burning season beginning in February, the kiln deployment aims to reduce smoke pollution in the region this year.

Chiang Mai has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant tech hubs, attracting software companies and digital nomads with its exceptional internet infrastructure, low cost of living, and thriving developer community. Often called a “mini Silicon Valley,” the city combines world-class connectivity with a high quality of life—making the annual air pollution crisis all the more pressing for the tech workers who call it home.

“As we celebrate Iron Software’s 10th anniversary, we’re committed to investing in the communities where our teams live and work,” said Cameron Rimington, CEO of Iron Software. “Our Chiang Mai engineering hub—where we develop core products like IronPDF for HTML to PDF conversion in C# and .NET—has been instrumental to our growth, and this partnership with Warm Heart Worldwide represents a practical solution to a challenge our team faces every burning season. By funding these biochar kilns, we’re not just addressing local air quality, we’re supporting farmers’ livelihoods and contributing to measurable carbon removal. It’s exactly the kind of clever, multi-benefit solution the tech industry should be championing.”

“I’ve lived in Chiang Mai for more than ten years, and the smoky season is noticeably impacting people’s lives,” said Jacob Mellor, Chief Technology Officer at Iron Software. “We’ve invested heavily in making our office a safe environment—medical-grade air purifiers, real-time AQI monitoring—and our remote work policy means team members can work from anywhere or take leave during the worst weeks. But we wanted to do more than protect ourselves. Our team members have families here, kids in local schools, neighbours who are farmers. This partnership is about giving back to the broader community that’s become home to so many of us.”

The donation will fund 50 “Aom Kilns,” specialized devices that convert agricultural waste into biochar, a carbon-rich material that improves soil health while permanently sequestering carbon. These kilns, designed by Kwanpiromtara (Aom) Suksri, COO at Biochar Life, who has 12 years of biochar expertise, will be the first to enter full production use in Phrao district, transforming what would typically be burned as crop waste into a valuable resource.

Building on Environmental Leadership

This Thailand initiative expands Iron Software’s environmental commitment, which includes over $50,000 donated to TeamSeas for ocean cleanup efforts since 2022. As a member of 1% for the Planet, the company has integrated environmental action into its business model, donating $50 to 1% for the Planet for every Iron Suite license purchased and offering EcoGrants to support sustainable technology projects.

“Iron Software represents really the first CSR innovation partner for us in Thailand,” said Matt Rickard, CEO of Biochar Life. “The local element of this partnership is crucial—everyone at Iron Software experiences the smoke pollution problem firsthand and will benefit from the solution. These kilns will enable farmers to earn income from their agricultural waste rather than burning it, while the resulting biochar improves soil health and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.”

Addressing a Regional Crisis with Global Impact

Northern Thailand’s annual burning season, typically occurring from February to April, creates some of the world’s worst air pollution as farmers burn crop residue to prepare fields for the next planting season. In 2024, Chiang Mai repeatedly topped IQAir’s global rankings as the world’s most polluted major city during peak burning months, with PM2.5 readings reaching 53 to 106 micrograms per cubic meter—with PM2.5 readings reaching 53 to 106 micrograms per cubic meter—well above the WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.

The biochar solution offers multiple benefits:

• Environmental: Prevents agricultural burning, removes carbon permanently from the atmosphere
• Economic: Provides farmers with income from waste materials
• Agricultural: Improves soil health, water retention, and reduces chemical fertilizer needs
• Health: Reduces harmful smoke exposure for millions in the region

Project Impact

• Farmers supported: 40–50 smallholder farmers
• Agricultural waste converted: 150 tons annually
• Carbon removal: 80–100 tons CO2 per year
• Timeline: Kiln deployment in Q1 2026 (January–March)

About the Technology

Unlike traditional carbon offset programs focused on tree planting, biochar provides instant, measurable, and permanent carbon removal. The process converts agricultural waste into a stable form of carbon that can remain in soil for hundreds to thousands of years. According to recent studies, biochar solutions have accounted for 96% of all verified carbon removal to date, despite receiving a fraction of the funding directed toward other technologies.

The Aom Kiln represents a major innovation in this space—a low-emission, high-efficiency system that transforms crop waste cleanly, reduces smoke pollution, and empowers smallholder farmers with a more reliable, scalable way to produce biochar.

Looking Forward

This partnership reflects Iron Software’s evolution from ocean conservation to comprehensive environmental action, demonstrating how tech companies with international teams can address local environmental challenges while contributing to global climate solutions. The company continues to accept applications for its EcoGrant program, supporting organizations developing sustainable technology solutions.

For more information about Iron Software’s environmental initiatives, visit https://ironsoftware.com/about-us/1-percent-for-the-planet/. To learn more about Warm Heart Worldwide and Biochar Life’s work in Thailand, visit https://biochar.life/

About Iron Software

Iron Software develops trusted developer libraries used by millions worldwide. With over 94 million NuGet downloads across its product suite, the company supports engineers building secure, compliant, and high-performance applications across finance, healthcare, aviation, AI, and enterprise software. Its product suite includes IronPDF, IronOCR, IronXL, IronBarcode, and more—all engineered to simplify complex document and data workflows through simple, powerful APIs.

About Warm Heart Worldwide/Biochar Life

Warm Heart Worldwide is a U.S. nonprofit operating in northern Thailand through the Warm Heart Foundation, working with smallholder farmers and rural communities to promote biochar for better air quality, healthier soils, and increased incomes. Biochar Life, its social enterprise arm, connects this grassroots work to the global carbon market, enabling certified carbon removal credits that support farmers and scale climate-smart agriculture across the region.

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The triple milestone celebrates 15 consecutive years of distinguished recognition

TAIPEI, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of smart green solutions, has ascended to the Top 5 within the “2025 Best Taiwan Global Brands”, its highest ranking after 15 consecutive years of recognition. According to the survey by Interbrand, Delta’s brand value surged by 30% YoY to US$773 million, a new record for the company. This remarkable accomplishment underscores Delta’s leadership in power and cooling solutions, propelling energy efficiency and productivity for a sustainable AI future.

Shan-Shan Guo, Delta’s Chief Brand Officer, said, “As AI continued advancing rapidly in 2025, energy efficiency and resilience have become critical. By delivering solutions that enhance energy conservation ‘from grid to chip’, Delta has become a key partner in the global AI ecosystem. This momentum has driven significant growth in Delta’s revenue and profits, while its brand value has also reached a new record. At COMPUTEX 2025 and other prominent tradeshows worldwide, we unveiled an AI containerized data center solution for edge computing, in which our integrated power, cooling, and IT systems attracted significant industry attention. Moreover, we collaborated with Economist Impact to produce ‘Greening Intelligence – Charting the Future of Sustainable AI’, a landmark report gathering insights from industry leaders to explore solutions that ensure AI and sustainability grow in harmony.”

Delta continues to build a sustainable brand through innovation. In 2024, Delta allocated around 10% of its total revenue to R&D, supporting its 12,000+ R&D engineers across 73 R&D centers globally. This investment further develops its expertise in key areas, including AI data centers and energy infrastructure, to create smarter, more energy-efficient solutions for customers. Simultaneously, Delta has accelerated its ‘Glocalization’ strategy to bolster operational resilience. By expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S., Thailand, India, and China, Delta has significantly bolstered production efficiency and supply chain agility. In 2025, the Company’s regional headquarters in Japan relocated to a new world-class facility, while the upcoming new EMEA green headquarters building in the Netherlands is currently under construction.

Beyond technology, Delta deepens its brand impact through active social participation. At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), the Delta Electronics Foundation shared how AI technology is applied to climate action, including green building design and coral restoration. By 2025, the Foundation had successfully restored 10,000 coral colonies, marking a significant milestone. Looking ahead, Delta aims to conserve around 300 coral species by 2030, over half of those found in the Pacific Ocean. Furthermore, Delta continues to align its operations with sustainability. In 2024, Delta achieved a 53.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2021 baseline, maintaining its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) net-zero commitments for the third consecutive year. Additionally, the utilization of renewable electricity has risen to 84%. Moving forward, Delta will continue to innovate and deploy cutting-edge technologies to realize its net-zero vision.

“The Best Taiwan Global Brands” is organized by the Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and executed by Interbrand, an international brand valuation institution commissioned by the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research.

About Delta

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 8 consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com

 

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Advancing toward OEM readiness through advanced vehicle program evaluation; targets up to ~1,000 km EV range.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ProLogium Technology, a leader in solid-state battery R&D and mass production, today announced that it will co-exhibit with FEV Group, a globally leading innovation driver for mobility solutions and beyond, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV, USA this January. The two companies will present a concept of a next-generation EV battery module built on ProLogium’s proprietary superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology. Designed around high energy density, ultra-high safety, fast-charging capability, and excellent low-temperature performance, the module targets enabling electric vehicles to achieve up to approximately 1,000 km of driving range and the program has already advanced to the sample car-ready stage.

Building on ProLogium and FEV’s prior joint development in solid-state battery technology, the CES showcase module incorporates ProLogium’s patented superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic batteries. FEV contributes the company’s in-depth expertise in battery system design, thermal management including its unique Thermal Propagation optimization process, and battery management system (BMS) control strategy integration. This combined approach gives automakers more freedom in chassis and packaging design. It significantly increases system-level energy density within the same battery-pack volume or weight. Alternatively, it allows a meaningful reduction in overall vehicle mass—both leading to additional driving range.

Based on joint assessments by ProLogium and FEV, battery systems built on ProLogium’s solid-state technology can be flexibly optimized between “maximum range” and “maximum lightweight” configurations to meet different OEM requirements:

• Maximum Range Configuration: On premium manufacturer vehicle platforms, paired with high-energy-density modules, targeted driving range can reach up to approximately 1,000 km within same package space, helping alleviate range anxiety.
• Maximum Lightweight Configuration: By achieving the same driving range with a smaller-capacity battery system, overall vehicle weight can be reduced by up to approximately 300 kg, supporting improved acceleration performance, lower battery costs and overall energy efficiency.

For fast charging, with appropriate system design and charging strategies, the jointly developed solid-state battery module has the potential to substantially deliver 60-80% state-of-charge in 4-6 minutes without compromising safety—supporting broader adoption of high-power charging infrastructure and long-distance driving scenarios in the future. More importantly, from day one of production, the prototype samples will be filmed in time-lapse, with the entire manufacturing process and results made fully transparent. This will make it easy for consumers to understand that next-generation superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state batteries are no longer a lab concept—they are a technology that can be mass-produced, and one that is poised to reshape how we think about electric vehicles. 

ProLogium Technology Founder and CEO Vincent Yang said: “Over the years, ProLogium has continued to provide solid-state batteries that balance safety, cost, and outstanding performance, working deeply with multiple automakers—including leading European luxury brands—on joint validation and development from cell and module to complete vehicle platforms. Showcasing our solid-state battery concept module together with FEV at CES not only demonstrates our technology, but also signifies that we are working hand-in-hand to turn 1,000-kilometer-class range from a concept into a practical, product-ready option. Meanwhile, ProLogium’s planned gigafactory in Dunkirk, France will leverage local low-carbon energy and robust port logistics to provide European automakers with localized solid-state battery supply and a more resilient supply chain footprint.”

Dr. Patrick Hupperich, President & CEO, FEV Group said: “The future of mobility is being reshaped by innovation at every level — from the vehicle and its energy systems to the software that manages them. At FEV, we leverage decades of engineering and system expertise to help bring breakthrough technologies like ProLogium’s solid-state batteries from concept to reality. By combining deep automotive knowledge with a holistic view of energy and mobility systems, we ensure these innovations are not only technically feasible but also scalable, safe, and ready for mass production. Partnerships like this are critical as the industry accelerates toward a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable mobility ecosystem. Together, we are shaping the vehicles and energy solutions of tomorrow, ensuring that progress in electrification and mobility benefits both our customers and society at large.”

Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022, ProLogium and FEV have pursued a collaboration model that combines “cell/material innovation” with “system integration and validation capabilities,” focusing on battery system development, customer program implementation, and module/pack-level validation. In 2024, the two companies publicly announced their strategic partnership at the Paris Motor Show and showcased battery-pack application scenarios in an electric vehicle, advancing commercialization from components toward module and battery-pack levels. In addition, at CES 2025, ProLogium unveiled its next-generation technology breakthrough centered on its ” all-inorganic solid-state electrolyte,” and shared the stage with Dr. Thomas Hülshorst, Global Vice President of Electric Powertrain at FEV, to discuss electrification trends—underscoring the two companies’ shared vision for technology roadmaps and real-world engineering execution.

 

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