Apple commits Rs 100 crore for green initiatives in India

It is collaborating with CleanMax to generate more 150 MW (megawatts) plus of new renewable energy capacity, sufficient enough to power an average 1,50,000 Indian households for one year.

Last month, Apple released its 2025 Environmental Progress Report, revealing that the company reached several milestones and is on track to reach its ambitious goal of turning carbon neutral by 2030.

It said that for the first time, a record 30 per cent of material used across all of Apple's products shipped in 2025 was made from recycled content.

Apple also met its goals to use 100 per cent recycled gold plating and tin soldering in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards. And, all Apple products now ship in 100 per cent fibre-based packaging.

Now, the Cupertino-based company has announced a Rs 100 crore investment in green initiatives in India.

It is collaborating with CleanMax to generate 150 MW (megawatts) plus of new renewable energy capacity. This is more than enough to power an average 1,50,000 Indian households for one year. It plans to further expand in the coming years. The partnership aims to advance Apple’s efforts to scale renewable energy across its supply chain in India.

Apple has previously worked with CleanMax on several rooftop solar projects to help power the tech company's offices and retail stores in India with 100 per cent renewable energy.

Apple aims to reduce emissions across its entire value chain globally by 75 per cent compared to 2015, which was when Apple's emissions peaked.

In addition to clean energy, Apple is working with the conservation organisation WWF-India to support recovery-focused recycling and waste management initiatives that prioritise environmental and social safeguards.

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WWF-India is collaborating with waste-management firm Saahas Zero Waste in Goa; It has set up a robust facility that collects, sorts, and recovers recyclable materials with full traceability. This prevents plastic leakage into surrounding ecosystems. Now, with Apple’s support, WWF-India is expanding this system-strengthening approach to new regions, including in Coimbatore.

Further, the Cupertino-based company has announced support for early-stage entrepreneurs through a new partnership with Acumen. It will provide grants to six green enterprises developing solutions across waste management, circular economy, consumption, regenerative agriculture and livelihoods

Previously in 2023, Apple had worked with Frank Water, an NGO, to improve water management in drought-prone villages of Anekal taluk in Bengaluru rural district.

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