New Delhi, May 7: Apple, the renowned American technology giant, has announced an investment of ₹100 crore to develop renewable energy infrastructure in India. This initiative aligns with the company’s goals of sustainability and achieving carbon neutrality.
The investment will be made in collaboration with CleanMax, one of the leading renewable energy development firms, facilitating the creation of over 150 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity across the country.
According to the iPhone manufacturer, the planned capacity will be sufficient to power approximately 150,000 Indian homes annually, with potential for further expansion in the coming years.
This initiative aims to enhance the use of renewable energy within Apple’s supply chain in India, supporting the company’s target of becoming carbon neutral across its entire operations by 2030.
Sarah Chandler, Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation, stated, “At Apple, our commitment to the environment is a driving force for innovation within the company and around the world.”
She added, “We are proud to advance our efforts to invest in India’s clean energy economy and protect the country’s invaluable natural resources.”
Additionally, Apple has previously partnered with CleanMax on rooftop solar projects, ensuring that its offices and retail stores in India operate on 100% renewable energy.
Beyond renewable energy investments, the company has also announced new partnerships focused on reducing plastic pollution and promoting green entrepreneurship in India.
Apple stated that it is collaborating with WWF-India to support recycling and waste management initiatives aimed at improving material recovery and reducing plastic leakage into the ecosystem.
The iPhone maker is also partnering with Acumen to provide grants and guidance to early-stage green enterprises working in areas such as waste management, regenerative agriculture, and circular economy solutions.
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