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Students and educators to celebrate educational options during School Choice Week

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hundreds of students from across Oklahoma will gather at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa on Tuesday, Jan. 27 with a simple message: they love their schools. The event, which showcases the different K–12 school choice options in The Sooner State, is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week.

At the event, students will show off their talents with performances and local schools will share what they have to offer. Over the past decade, the Sooner State has significantly expanded K–12 education options, broadening access to public, public charter, magnet, private, online, home, and non-traditional learning environments.

Organized by Fuel OKC in collaboration with the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation, it will take place from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa (700 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106).

“This event gives Tulsa families the tools they need to make confident choices about their child’s education,” said Brent Bushey, CEO of Fuel OKC. “When families have access to more options, students have greater opportunities to succeed, no matter where they live.”

National School Choice Week runs Jan. 25–31 and includes 28,000 events across America. The goal of the week is to raise awareness about the various education options available to families, empower parents to find the learning environment that best suits their child’s needs, and help them feel confident in navigating those choices.

For more information, visit schoolchoiceweek.com/events/tulsa-school-choice-expo/ 

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We show parents how K–12 school choice can change their children’s lives, and then guide them through the process of finding schools that best meet their children’s needs. Our three charitable programs––National School Choice Week, Navigate School Choice, and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares––raise equal awareness of the public, charter, magnet, private, online, home, and nontraditional education options available for families. We are nonpolitical and do not advocate for or against legislation at any level of government.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Goodwill Houston and CompuCycle have joined forces to provide the community with an easy, trustworthy way to donate and recycle household electronics.

Through this collaboration, Houston residents can drop off laptops, desktops, tablets, monitors, small printers, and other household electronics at participating Goodwill Greater Houston donation centers. Items suitable for resale will support Goodwill’s job training, education, and community services. Electronics that cannot be resold are sent directly to CompuCycle’s certified Houston facility, where materials are responsibly sorted and recycled entirely in-house through a controlled process.

“This partnership represents the best of what local collaboration can achieve,” said Kelly Adels Hess, CEO of CompuCycle. “Together with Goodwill, we’re creating a simple pathway for Houstonians to make a positive impact—whether that’s funding job training programs or ensuring their old electronics are processed responsibly right here in Houston.”

CompuCycle sets itself apart by processing all electronics in-house at its 130,000-square-foot dual-certified Houston facility, maintaining full oversight of every step of the recycling process. Unlike many recyclers that only collect items and then pass them on to third parties for materials processing, CompuCycle manages sorting, separation, and processing entirely within its local operations. This ensures materials remain within a controlled, secure, certified environment from start to finish.

“Goodwill Houston is committed to creating opportunities that strengthen our community while protecting the environment. Partnering with CompuCycle allows us to responsibly recycle electronics, keeping millions of pounds of harmful materials out of landfills.” said Adel Karam, Chief Operating Officer. Together, we’re driving environmental responsibility and economic opportunity for our community.

The company holds both R2 and e-Stewards certifications—two of the most stringent & recognized standards for responsible electronics recycling—and has been a longstanding leader in Houston as the region’s first woman-owned certified electronics recycler. CompuCycle also operates one of the nation’s only e-plastics processing lines capable of turning complex electronic plastics into single-polymer materials that can be reused in domestic manufacturing. By keeping this work local and in-house, CompuCycle supports a more sustainable regional recycling infrastructure while contributing to circular materials use in the U.S.

Together, Goodwill and CompuCycle are introducing a clear, community-centered way for Houstonians to donate their household electronics with confidence. The partnership reinforces both organizations’ shared commitment to local impact—ensuring that reusable devices support mission-driven programs and that all other materials are handled responsibly within a certified Houston facility.

For more information about how to participate, visit: https://compucycle.com/goodwill-houston-e-waste-recycling/ .

About CompuCycle Founded in 1996, CompuCycle is Houston’s first woman-owned, dual certified (e-Steward and R2) electronics recycling company. As a national leader in IT asset disposition and electronics recycling, CompuCycle processes all materials in-house at its 130,000 square-foot Houston facility. The company is the first and only U.S. electronics recycler capable of processing e-plastics into single-polymer materials for domestic reuse, supporting a truly circular recycling model. CompuCycle’s commitment to in-house processing ensures complete control over environmental responsibility and maintains the highest standards of sustainable electronics management. For more information, visit www.compucycle.com.

Media Contact: 
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8019 Kempwood Drive Houston, TX 77055
Phone: 713-869-6700
Email: khess@compucycle.com

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Submit Now – Entries Close 25 February

LONDON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Procurement & Supply Chain Magazine and Sustainability Magazine, part of BizClik, have officially opened submissions for the Procurement & Supply Chain and Sustainability US Awards. The awards celebrate the organisations, teams, and leaders driving measurable impact across procurement, supply chain, and sustainability in the United States.

The awards recognise excellence in areas including strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, ESG integration, decarbonisation, responsible supply chains, and digital transformation. Open to enterprises, SMEs, solution providers, and leadership teams, the programme highlights those delivering real results in complex and fast-moving environments.

The PSC & Sustainability US Awards shine a spotlight on organisations that are embedding sustainability into procurement and supply chain strategy while delivering commercial value. From Scope 3 reduction and supplier collaboration to data-driven decision-making and operational resilience, the awards recognise best practice across the full value chain.

“Procurement and supply chain functions are no longer measured purely on cost and efficiency. Today’s leaders are expected to drive sustainability, resilience, and long-term value across the business. The US Awards recognise those organisations and teams that are delivering tangible results and setting new standards for modern procurement leadership.”

— Aaron McMillan, Senior Editor, Procurement & Supply Chain Magazine

• Gain national recognition across the US market
• Showcase impact to senior executive audiences
• Strengthen credibility with customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Be featured across BizClik’s global digital platforms and media brands

• Awards: Procurement & Supply Chain and Sustainability US Awards
• Status: Open for submissions
• Closing date: 25 February
• Who should enter: Procurement, supply chain, and sustainability teams, leaders, and solution providers operating in or serving the US market

The Procurement & Supply Chain and Sustainability US Awards provide a powerful platform to highlight innovation, leadership, and measurable progress at a time when procurement and sustainability have never been more critical to business success.

Submit your entry now before the 25 February deadline.

Procurement & Supply Chain Magazine is a BizClik brand delivering industry news, analysis, and insight for senior procurement and supply chain leaders. Through digital content and global events, it connects executives driving efficiency, resilience, and responsible sourcing.

Sustainability Magazine is a BizClik brand focused on ESG, climate strategy, and sustainable business transformation, engaging senior sustainability leaders worldwide through digital platforms and live events.

BizClik is a global B2B digital media and events company producing sector-specific content across technology, AI, procurement, sustainability, and fintech. Through digital magazines, websites, newsletters, webinars, and live events, BizClik connects enterprise leaders with executive audiences to enable strategic business engagement.

For more information, visit: www.bizclikmedia.com

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Submit Now – Entries Close 25 February

LONDON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Procurement & Supply Chain Magazine and Sustainability Magazine, part of BizClik, have officially opened submissions for the Procurement & Supply Chain and Sustainability US Awards. The awards celebrate the organisations, teams, and leaders driving measurable impact across procurement, supply chain, and sustainability in the United States.

The awards recognise excellence in areas including strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, ESG integration, decarbonisation, responsible supply chains, and digital transformation. Open to enterprises, SMEs, solution providers, and leadership teams, the programme highlights those delivering real results in complex and fast-moving environments.

The PSC & Sustainability US Awards shine a spotlight on organisations that are embedding sustainability into procurement and supply chain strategy while delivering commercial value. From Scope 3 reduction and supplier collaboration to data-driven decision-making and operational resilience, the awards recognise best practice across the full value chain.

“Procurement and supply chain functions are no longer measured purely on cost and efficiency. Today’s leaders are expected to drive sustainability, resilience, and long-term value across the business. The US Awards recognise those organisations and teams that are delivering tangible results and setting new standards for modern procurement leadership.”

— Aaron McMillan, Senior Editor, Procurement & Supply Chain Magazine

• Gain national recognition across the US market
• Showcase impact to senior executive audiences
• Strengthen credibility with customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Be featured across BizClik’s global digital platforms and media brands

• Awards: Procurement & Supply Chain and Sustainability US Awards
• Status: Open for submissions
• Closing date: 25 February
• Who should enter: Procurement, supply chain, and sustainability teams, leaders, and solution providers operating in or serving the US market

The Procurement & Supply Chain and Sustainability US Awards provide a powerful platform to highlight innovation, leadership, and measurable progress at a time when procurement and sustainability have never been more critical to business success.

Submit your entry now before the 25 February deadline.

Procurement & Supply Chain Magazine is a BizClik brand delivering industry news, analysis, and insight for senior procurement and supply chain leaders. Through digital content and global events, it connects executives driving efficiency, resilience, and responsible sourcing.

Sustainability Magazine is a BizClik brand focused on ESG, climate strategy, and sustainable business transformation, engaging senior sustainability leaders worldwide through digital platforms and live events.

BizClik is a global B2B digital media and events company producing sector-specific content across technology, AI, procurement, sustainability, and fintech. Through digital magazines, websites, newsletters, webinars, and live events, BizClik connects enterprise leaders with executive audiences to enable strategic business engagement.

For more information, visit: www.bizclikmedia.com

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TAIPEI, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has been awarded double “A List” stature in the 2025 “Climate Change” and “Water Security” reports of CDP for the fifth time. This year, fewer than 1% out of 22,000+ participating companies worldwide achieved this top-tier double “A” score. Delta has integrated multiple environmental issues—including climate change, water security, and biodiversity—into its sustainability strategies, elevating its sustainability oversight to the board level and proactively driving Scope 3 emissions reductions across its value chain toward net-zero goals.

Jesse Chou, Delta’s Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, said, “Driven by the increasing frequency of extreme weather and the global emphasis on sustainability, Delta—with strong support from its management team— elevated its sustainability committee, established nearly two decades ago, to a board-level functional committee in 2025. This strategic shift ensures direct board oversight of Delta’s sustainability strategies and execution. Delta is an industry pioneer in climate action. Since 2021, our internal carbon fee mechanisms have been fully integrated into corporate decision-making, channeling funds toward energy and resource efficiency, renewable electricity, and low-carbon innovation, which has directly accelerated key emissions reduction and renewable electricity adoption milestones.”

Regarding climate governance, Delta achieved a 53.6% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 compared to the 2021 baseline, while global operational sites reached an 84% renewable electricity usage rate. Delta is also actively advancing Scope 3 carbon reduction efforts by establishing subcommittees focused on indirect emissions from upstream procurement and the use of downstream sold products, bringing together cross-functional teams to assess emissions and develop management strategies.

In 2024, Delta invested US$ 21 million through its internal carbon pricing mechanism fund, achieving carbon emission reductions exceeding 37,000 metric tons. The Company released the ICP Report in 2025 to share its implementation experience, which has garnered significant industry attention. Furthermore, Delta continues to strengthen supplier engagement and decarbonization capacity; over half of Delta’s procurement value comes from tier-1 suppliers committed to SBT targets, and over 60% of tier-1 significant suppliers have signed the “Carbon Reduction Commitment.”

Although Delta is not a high-water-consumption company, it proactively enhances dynamic resilience against increasing water stress. In 2024, Delta’s Board approved the Water Resource Policy aimed at strengthening resilience to climate change and water scarcity. That year, overall water productivity intensity (WPI) across manufacturing sites decreased by 30.7% compared to the 2020 baseline—far exceeding the 2025 target of a 10% reduction. Delta has also initiated assessments using the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) framework to balance corporate water use with the needs of natural ecosystems.

CDP’s annual assessment and scoring process is globally recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency. More than 640 investors with over US$ 127 trillion in assets, and over 270 major procurement organizations with combined spending of US$ 6.4 trillion, request that their suppliers disclose information about their environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities. Delta has been listed on CDP’s “A List” for Water Security for six consecutive years and has maintained “Leadership” recognition for Climate Change ten times.

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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 5 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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The aluminum battery leader’s Elevator Regenerative Power System reclaims wasted power and yields carbon credits with every lift.

KAOHSIUNG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APh ePower, the global leader in commercialized aluminum battery technology, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award. This honor recognizes the company’s innovative Elevator Regenerative Power System (ERPS), which reimagines one of modern life’s most ubiquitous machines as a high-performance distributed energy-recovery engine. By capturing kinetic energy from every ride, APh ePower provides an industrial-grade solution that bridges the gap between energy efficiency and sustainable asset management.

Elevators generate recoverable energy during two predictable phases: ascending with a light load and descending with a heavy one. The ERPS captures that energy using high-efficiency DC-to-DC converters, achieving over 90% conversion efficiency – and stores it in an ultra-safe aluminum battery capable of rapid charge and discharge.

The result is instant energy recovery and storage, ensuring power is available when needed. This system guarantees continued elevator operation during outages and enhances occupant safety, providing buildings with a level of resilience that traditional systems cannot match.

In April 2025, APh ePower achieved another major milestone: Gold Standard approved the first globally applicable methodology enabling elevator regenerative power systems to generate carbon credits. The methodology defines how regenerative energy savings are quantified and verified, transforming those savings into tradable emission reductions. This approval opens a new pathway for elevator projects within the voluntary carbon market.

The potential impact of ERPS is immense. With over 15 million elevators operating worldwide, APh ePower’s system can cut energy use by more than 40%, unlocking 164 TWh of annual savings—a figure that surpasses the total power consumption of many hyperscale AI data centers. This positions APh ePower at the forefront of industrial decarbonization by creating a significant new stream for carbon credits from verified energy savings.

Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim praised the technology, stating, “We’re proud to endorse APh ePower’s innovative methodology for harnessing regenerative energy from elevator operations. Such practical application of regenerative energy not only drives down overall consumption but also delivers real, verifiable reductions in carbon emission. This is exactly the kind of scalable, high-integrity solution we champion at Gold Standard.”For APh ePower, elevators are only the first step. The company is currently extending its aluminum-based dynamic storage technology into AI data center backup systems, hybrid mobility platforms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and the infrastructure shaping next-generation smart cities. As global electrification accelerates, aluminum batteries are emerging as an essential pathway for applications requiring rapid charge-discharge performance and enhanced safety. APh ePower’s broader ambition is to redefine how everyday devices capture, store, and monetize energy—turning routine operational dynamics into measurable, financeable gains.

APh ePower’s website: https://www.global.aph-epower.com/

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The aluminum battery leader’s Elevator Regenerative Power System reclaims wasted power and yields carbon credits with every lift.

KAOHSIUNG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APh ePower, the global leader in commercialized aluminum battery technology, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award. This honor recognizes the company’s innovative Elevator Regenerative Power System (ERPS), which reimagines one of modern life’s most ubiquitous machines as a high-performance distributed energy-recovery engine. By capturing kinetic energy from every ride, APh ePower provides an industrial-grade solution that bridges the gap between energy efficiency and sustainable asset management.

Elevators generate recoverable energy during two predictable phases: ascending with a light load and descending with a heavy one. The ERPS captures that energy using high-efficiency DC-to-DC converters, achieving over 90% conversion efficiency – and stores it in an ultra-safe aluminum battery capable of rapid charge and discharge.

The result is instant energy recovery and storage, ensuring power is available when needed. This system guarantees continued elevator operation during outages and enhances occupant safety, providing buildings with a level of resilience that traditional systems cannot match.

In April 2025, APh ePower achieved another major milestone: Gold Standard approved the first globally applicable methodology enabling elevator regenerative power systems to generate carbon credits. The methodology defines how regenerative energy savings are quantified and verified, transforming those savings into tradable emission reductions. This approval opens a new pathway for elevator projects within the voluntary carbon market.

The potential impact of ERPS is immense. With over 15 million elevators operating worldwide, APh ePower’s system can cut energy use by more than 40%, unlocking 164 TWh of annual savings—a figure that surpasses the total power consumption of many hyperscale AI data centers. This positions APh ePower at the forefront of industrial decarbonization by creating a significant new stream for carbon credits from verified energy savings.

Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim praised the technology, stating, “We’re proud to endorse APh ePower’s innovative methodology for harnessing regenerative energy from elevator operations. Such practical application of regenerative energy not only drives down overall consumption but also delivers real, verifiable reductions in carbon emission. This is exactly the kind of scalable, high-integrity solution we champion at Gold Standard.”For APh ePower, elevators are only the first step. The company is currently extending its aluminum-based dynamic storage technology into AI data center backup systems, hybrid mobility platforms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and the infrastructure shaping next-generation smart cities. As global electrification accelerates, aluminum batteries are emerging as an essential pathway for applications requiring rapid charge-discharge performance and enhanced safety. APh ePower’s broader ambition is to redefine how everyday devices capture, store, and monetize energy—turning routine operational dynamics into measurable, financeable gains.

APh ePower’s website: https://www.global.aph-epower.com/

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The aluminum battery leader’s Elevator Regenerative Power System reclaims wasted power and yields carbon credits with every lift.

KAOHSIUNG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APh ePower, the global leader in commercialized aluminum battery technology, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award. This honor recognizes the company’s innovative Elevator Regenerative Power System (ERPS), which reimagines one of modern life’s most ubiquitous machines as a high-performance distributed energy-recovery engine. By capturing kinetic energy from every ride, APh ePower provides an industrial-grade solution that bridges the gap between energy efficiency and sustainable asset management.

Elevators generate recoverable energy during two predictable phases: ascending with a light load and descending with a heavy one. The ERPS captures that energy using high-efficiency DC-to-DC converters, achieving over 90% conversion efficiency – and stores it in an ultra-safe aluminum battery capable of rapid charge and discharge.

The result is instant energy recovery and storage, ensuring power is available when needed. This system guarantees continued elevator operation during outages and enhances occupant safety, providing buildings with a level of resilience that traditional systems cannot match.

In April 2025, APh ePower achieved another major milestone: Gold Standard approved the first globally applicable methodology enabling elevator regenerative power systems to generate carbon credits. The methodology defines how regenerative energy savings are quantified and verified, transforming those savings into tradable emission reductions. This approval opens a new pathway for elevator projects within the voluntary carbon market.

The potential impact of ERPS is immense. With over 15 million elevators operating worldwide, APh ePower’s system can cut energy use by more than 40%, unlocking 164 TWh of annual savings—a figure that surpasses the total power consumption of many hyperscale AI data centers. This positions APh ePower at the forefront of industrial decarbonization by creating a significant new stream for carbon credits from verified energy savings.

Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim praised the technology, stating, “We’re proud to endorse APh ePower’s innovative methodology for harnessing regenerative energy from elevator operations. Such practical application of regenerative energy not only drives down overall consumption but also delivers real, verifiable reductions in carbon emission. This is exactly the kind of scalable, high-integrity solution we champion at Gold Standard.”For APh ePower, elevators are only the first step. The company is currently extending its aluminum-based dynamic storage technology into AI data center backup systems, hybrid mobility platforms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and the infrastructure shaping next-generation smart cities. As global electrification accelerates, aluminum batteries are emerging as an essential pathway for applications requiring rapid charge-discharge performance and enhanced safety. APh ePower’s broader ambition is to redefine how everyday devices capture, store, and monetize energy—turning routine operational dynamics into measurable, financeable gains.

APh ePower’s website: https://www.global.aph-epower.com/

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The aluminum battery leader’s Elevator Regenerative Power System reclaims wasted power and yields carbon credits with every lift.

KAOHSIUNG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APh ePower, the global leader in commercialized aluminum battery technology, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award. This honor recognizes the company’s innovative Elevator Regenerative Power System (ERPS), which reimagines one of modern life’s most ubiquitous machines as a high-performance distributed energy-recovery engine. By capturing kinetic energy from every ride, APh ePower provides an industrial-grade solution that bridges the gap between energy efficiency and sustainable asset management.

Elevators generate recoverable energy during two predictable phases: ascending with a light load and descending with a heavy one. The ERPS captures that energy using high-efficiency DC-to-DC converters, achieving over 90% conversion efficiency – and stores it in an ultra-safe aluminum battery capable of rapid charge and discharge.

The result is instant energy recovery and storage, ensuring power is available when needed. This system guarantees continued elevator operation during outages and enhances occupant safety, providing buildings with a level of resilience that traditional systems cannot match.

In April 2025, APh ePower achieved another major milestone: Gold Standard approved the first globally applicable methodology enabling elevator regenerative power systems to generate carbon credits. The methodology defines how regenerative energy savings are quantified and verified, transforming those savings into tradable emission reductions. This approval opens a new pathway for elevator projects within the voluntary carbon market.

The potential impact of ERPS is immense. With over 15 million elevators operating worldwide, APh ePower’s system can cut energy use by more than 40%, unlocking 164 TWh of annual savings—a figure that surpasses the total power consumption of many hyperscale AI data centers. This positions APh ePower at the forefront of industrial decarbonization by creating a significant new stream for carbon credits from verified energy savings.

Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim praised the technology, stating, “We’re proud to endorse APh ePower’s innovative methodology for harnessing regenerative energy from elevator operations. Such practical application of regenerative energy not only drives down overall consumption but also delivers real, verifiable reductions in carbon emission. This is exactly the kind of scalable, high-integrity solution we champion at Gold Standard.”For APh ePower, elevators are only the first step. The company is currently extending its aluminum-based dynamic storage technology into AI data center backup systems, hybrid mobility platforms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and the infrastructure shaping next-generation smart cities. As global electrification accelerates, aluminum batteries are emerging as an essential pathway for applications requiring rapid charge-discharge performance and enhanced safety. APh ePower’s broader ambition is to redefine how everyday devices capture, store, and monetize energy—turning routine operational dynamics into measurable, financeable gains.

APh ePower’s website: https://www.global.aph-epower.com/

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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has once again secured an “A” score for climate change from CDP, ranking among the top 4% of companies globally.

This marks the third consecutive year that ZTE has received CDP’s top ranking, making it the only company in mainland China to achieve this distinction for three years running in recent years. The recognition not only underscores strong international acknowledgement of ZTE’s environmental governance and climate action, but also highlights the company’s leadership as an industry pioneer in advancing the global transition toward a low-carbon economy.

CDP, an authoritative international platform for environmental information disclosure, has developed a globally recognized measurement system to assess corporate progress in climate action, transparency, and comprehensive performance. Its scores are widely used to inform investment and procurement decisions. In 2025, over 22,100 companies globally — representing more than half of the world’s market capitalization — disclosed data on climate change, forests, and water security through CDP. Receiving the highest “A” score indicates that a company ranks among the top 4% globally in climate governance, target setting, action effectiveness, and risk management capabilities.

ZTE has deeply integrated green and low-carbon principles into its development strategy, paving “green digital pathway” through four key dimensions — Green Operations, Green Supply Chain, Green Digital Infrastructure, and Green Empowerment — to help various industries accelerate their green transformation.

For Green Operation, ZTE implemented several energy-saving and emission-reduction initiatives, resulting in an absolute electricity savings of 45 million kWh. The company recorded a 13.4% reduction in Scope 1&2 emissions compared to the previous year. Its telecom products saw an 8.39% reduction in physical emissions intensity during the use and maintenance phase, while its terminal products achieved a 5.02% year-on-year reduction in absolute emissions over the entire product lifecycle. ZTE reduced its Scope 1&2&3 carbon emissions by 14.317 million tons in 2024 compared to 2023 levels.

For Green Supply Chain, ZTE has integrated green innovation strategy requirements into supplier management IT systems, including agreement signing, on-site audits, and performance assessments. To date, the company has conducted Corporate Social Responsibility on-site audits for over 450 production suppliers, guided 152 suppliers in completing organizational-level carbon inventories, and assisted 51 suppliers in establishing carbon reduction targets and measures.

For Green Digital Infrastructure, ZTE currently holds over 800 green patents. So far, the company has conducted carbon footprint assessments for 240 products, covering all its product categories. Through its end-to-end green solutions, ZTE continues to help global operators save over 10 billion kWh of electricity annually.

For Green Empowerment, ZTE has integrated cloud and network infrastructure, IoT, big data, AI and other cutting-edge technologies with traditional industries to achieve a win-win outcome of development and emission reduction. The company has partnered with over 2,000 leading industry players to carry out 5G-powered innovative green practices across 18 sectors — including steel, metallurgy, electronics manufacturing, ports, rail transit, mining, and power — pioneering more than 100 innovative application scenarios.

ZTE’s long-term commitment to sustainable development has been consistently recognized. The company has received official approval from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term 1.5°C target and long-term net-zero targets, and has also been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the leading 4% of companies assessed worldwide. 

As the member of the UN Global Compact, the Global eSustainability Initiative, and COP29 Green Digital Initiative, ZTE will continue to deepen its role as a “Driver of Digital Economy”, collaborating with global partners and customers to advance towards a green and intelligent future, contributing robust efforts to address global climate change and build a sustainable, better world.

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ZTE Corporation
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Email: ZTE.press.release@zte.com.cn 

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