Apple has successfully restored as much freshwater as it used in its business operations across India during 2023, according to its latest environmental update released Wednesday. On a global scale, the company aims to fully replace all freshwater it uses in high-stress regions by 2030. In India, Apple contributed 40 million gallons of potable water over the last two years, in collaboration with the Uptime Catalyst Facility.
“This effort enabled us to achieve full replenishment of our freshwater usage in India for 2023,” the update noted. Apple also continued its collaboration with Frank Water in India throughout the past year. The group works with community-based partners to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.
In 2024, support from Apple helped expand Frank Water’s efforts beyond Bengaluru to include Chennai. This included the rollout of a decision-making tool for managing water, implemented through dialogue with local industries and water stewardship initiatives in a new priority region.
Regarding environmental targets, the company reported a global reduction of more than 60% in greenhouse gas emissions since 2015. This progress is part of Apple’s broader objective to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and supply chain by 2030.
“We’re increasing our use of clean energy and recycled materials, conserving water, and cutting down on waste. As 2030 approaches, the challenge grows — but so does our resolve to meet it through innovation and partnerships,” said Lisa Jackson, the company’s VP of Environmental Initiatives.
According to the report, Apple’s global supplier network now generates 17.8 gigawatts of renewable electricity. This transition toward clean energy by its partners helped prevent 21.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 — a rise of over 17% from the previous year. In India, the company is backing a solar energy initiative that brings clean electricity to schools and clinics in remote areas where traditional power grids are unavailable.
Beyond renewable energy, Apple is also taking steps to cut emissions from production processes — especially in the creation of semiconductors and display panels, which emit powerful fluorinated gases. The company is working with suppliers to address and lower these emissions directly at the source.
