Apple said it is increasing investment in renewable energy and water sustainability projects globally, including new solar and water initiatives in India, as the company pushes toward its goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030.
According to the company, more than 18 GW of clean electricity now supports Apple's global operations and manufacturing supply chain, more than triple the level recorded in 2020. Over 320 suppliers, representing 95% of Apple's direct manufacturing spending, have committed to using renewable electricity for Apple-related operations.
India has emerged as one of the company's key focus areas. Apple said it has entered a joint venture with renewable energy developer CleanMax to invest in six rooftop solar projects totaling 14.4MW. The projects are intended to support Apple's offices, retail stores, and broader operations in India.
The company also highlighted its water sustainability initiatives in India, particularly in Telangana and Maharashtra. Apple said it achieved its target of replenishing 100% of the freshwater used in its corporate operations in India through partnerships, including the Uptime Catalyst Facility. In 2023, the program helped provide 23 million gallons of clean drinking water through more than 300 community water kiosks operated by local entrepreneurs.
Beyond India, Apple announced additional renewable energy investments in the US and Europe, including solar projects in Michigan and Spain. The company said renewable energy projects across its supply chain generated more than 25.5 million megawatt-hours of clean electricity last year, helping avoid over 18.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions.
The announcement comes as Apple continues expanding manufacturing operations in India amid broader supply chain diversification efforts. Industry observers have increasingly linked the company's sustainability investments to its growing production footprint in the country, where suppliers such as Foxconn and the Tata Group are scaling up iPhone manufacturing capacity.
Apple said clean energy and water initiatives remain central to its long-term environmental strategy. Lisa Jackson, the company's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, said renewable energy and water stewardship are "foundational to healthy communities and essential building blocks for a responsible business."
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Article edited by Jack Wu
