Apple Triples Clean Energy Capacity and Expands Solar and Water Initiatives in Indiat
Apple has announced a significant expansion of its renewable energy and water sustainability investments worldwide, with India emerging as a central piece of its broader environmental strategy. The company is pushing aggressively toward its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2030, and the latest announcements signal that progress is accelerating on multiple fronts. According to Apple, more than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity now supports its global operations and manufacturing supply chain. That figure represents more than triple the level recorded in 2020, underscoring the scale and pace of the company's clean energy buildout over the past few years. The momentum extends well into its supplier network as well. More than 320 suppliers, collectively accounting for 95 percent of Apple's direct manufacturing spending, have now committed to powering Apple-related operations entirely with renewable electricity. India has taken on a particularly prominent role in Apple's sustainability push. The company announced it has entered a joint venture with CleanMax, a renewable energy developer, to invest in six rooftop solar projects across the country. The projects have a combined capacity of 14.4 megawatts and are designed to support Apple's offices, retail stores, and broader operational footprint in India. The CleanMax partnership reflects Apple's approach of working with local energy developers to build infrastructure that aligns with both its environmental commitments and its expanding business presence in the region. Water sustainability has also become a defining pillar of Apple's India strategy. The company highlighted work it has done in the states of Telangana and Maharashtra, where it has partnered with organizations including the Uptime Catalyst Facility to drive meaningful water conservation outcomes. Apple said it has met its target of replenishing 100 percent of the freshwater used in its corporate operations in India, a milestone it achieved through these regional partnerships.
