Ira Singh 
US tech giant Apple has announced an investment of Rs 100 crore to support the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in India, reinforcing its sustainability and carbon neutrality commitments.The company said the investment will be made in partnership with CleanMax, one of India’s leading renewable energy developers, to build more than 150 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity across the country.According to the company, the proposed clean energy capacity would be sufficient to power nearly 1.5 lakh Indian households annually, with scope for further expansion in the coming years.
The initiative is aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption across Apple’s supply chain operations in India and aligns with the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business footprint by 2030.“At Apple, our commitment to the environment is also a driving force for innovation across the company and around the world,” said Sarah Chandler,Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation.“We are proud to expand our efforts to invest in India’s clean energy economy and protect the country’s precious natural resources,” she added.
According to informaation,Apple had earlier collaborated with CleanMax on rooftop solar projects to ensure that its offices and retail stores in India operate on 100 per cent renewable energy.Apart from expanding renewable energy investments, the company also announced fresh sustainability-focused partnerships in India aimed at reducing plastic pollution and supporting green entrepreneurship.Apple said it is partnering with WWF-India to support recycling and waste management initiatives that improve material recovery and reduce plastic leakage into ecosystems.
The iPhone maker is also collaborating with Acumen to provide grants and mentorship support to early-stage green enterprises working in areas such as waste management, regenerative agriculture and circular economy solutions.The latest investment underscores India’s growing importance in Apple’s global sustainability strategy as the company continues to expand its manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem in the country.
(Business Correspondent)
