Apple expands environmental initiatives in India with new partnerships

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple announced today an expansion of its environmental initiatives in India, with three projects focused on clean energy, plastic pollution, and green entrepreneurship.

Apple’s international environmental push continues

As 9to5Mac readers know, India has seen greater focus from Apple in recent years, with the company investing more in manufacturing, retail, and services in the country.

CleanMax partnership – renewable energy

Apple announced a fresh investment in renewable energy infrastructure in India through a partnership with CleanMax, “one of the country’s leading renewable energy developers,” according to the company.

• Investment: roughly $10.6 million (INR 100 crore)
• Capacity: more than 150 MW of new renewable energy, enough to power an average 150,000 Indian households each year, with potential for further expansion.
• Apple has previously worked with CleanMax on rooftop solar projects that power its offices and retail stores in India with 100 % renewable energy.

WWF‑India collaboration – plastic waste management

Apple announced a new effort with WWF‑India to expand recycling and waste‑management initiatives aimed at keeping plastic waste out of local ecosystems. The program builds on WWF‑India’s collaboration with waste‑management pioneer Saahas Zero Waste in Goa, where facilities “collect, sort, and recover recyclable materials with full traceability.” Apple plans to extend this model to new regions, including Coimbatore, in partnership with local authorities, communities, and waste workers.

Acumen partnership – green entrepreneurship

Apple expanded its partnership with Acumen beyond support for Acumen’s Energy for Livelihoods Accelerator. The new collaboration will provide:

• Mentorship, strategic guidance, technical assistance, and network access
• Catalytic grants to six green enterprises developing solutions across waste management, circular economy, consumption, regenerative agriculture, and livelihoods

These initiatives add to Apple’s broader international push for environmental action. Last year, the company announced new renewable energy projects across Europe and a donation program to support environmental education in China, both tied to Apple’s Apple 2030 initiative (Apple Environment).