Apple has announced a new investment of Rs 100 crore in India to expand renewable energy projects. The money will help create more than 150 megawatts of clean energy, enough to provide electricity to nearly 150,000 average Indian homes every year.
The company is working with Mumbai-based renewable energy company CleanMax for this project in different parts of India. Apple and CleanMax have already worked together earlier on rooftop solar systems for Apple offices and stores, which now run fully on renewable energy.
This move is part of Apple’s bigger goal to become carbon neutral across its entire global business by 2030. Apple also wants to increase renewable energy use among its suppliers in India to reduce pollution. The company said this project could lead to more clean energy developments in the future.
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Apple is also working to reduce plastic waste. It has partnered with WWF-India and Saahas Zero Waste in Goa to improve waste management and reduce pollution.
The company also shared updates on its environmental progress. In 2025, around 30 percent of the materials used in Apple products came from recycled sources. Apple said all of its batteries now use 100 percent recycled cobalt, while all magnets use 100 percent recycled rare earth materials. The company has also removed plastic completely from its packaging.
Since 2015, Apple says it has reduced global greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60 percent, while its sales increased by 78 percent during the same period.
The announcement comes while Apple is also facing challenges in the United States. The company is linked to a proposed $250 million settlement over claims that it promoted AI features for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models that were not released as promised. Customers who bought these devices between mid-2024 and early 2025 could receive between $25 and $95 if the settlement gets court approval. Around 36 million devices are included in the case. Apple has not admitted any wrongdoing.
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At the same time, Samsung Electronics recently reached a $1 trillion market value. It became only the second Asian company after TSMC to achieve this milestone, driven by strong demand for AI chips. Samsung shares jumped more than 14 percent in one day, helping South Korea’s main stock index cross 7,000 for the first time.
Apple’s investment in India highlights its focus on both business growth and environmental efforts. As the company expands operations in India, these projects could help reduce emissions, support local communities, and strengthen India’s clean energy goals. Experts believe this partnership with CleanMax could become an example for other companies looking to balance business growth with environmental responsibility.