Apple starts new $99 million China Clean Energy Fund

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao
On March 24, 2025, Apple announced the establishment of a new clean energy fund in China, valued at 720 million yuan (approximately $99.22 million), aligning with a visit to Beijing by CEO Tim Cook. This initiative marks a significant step in Apple’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, specifically targeting the expansion of its clean energy capacity within China, one of its largest markets and a critical hub for its supply chain. The fund is part of Apple’s broader goal to shift its entire supply chain to 100% renewable energy by 2030, a target that reflects the company’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint across its global operations.
The clean energy fund is designed to bolster renewable energy projects, with Apple stating it will help add roughly 550,000 megawatt-hours of wind and solar power to China’s grid annually — an amount expected to grow as more investors join the effort.
Managed by Schroders, a global investment firm, this fund builds upon Apple’s first China Clean Energy Fund, launched in 2018, which exceeded its targets by facilitating over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy projects across 14 provinces. The new fund aims to support both established and early-stage renewable energy initiatives, offering a scalable model that could benefit Apple’s suppliers and other businesses in China by providing access to high-impact clean energy solutions while aiming to deliver financial returns.
Tim Cook’s visit to Beijing, coinciding with this announcement, underscores Apple’s strategic focus on China, where two-thirds of its supply chain already operates on renewable energy, according to Cook’s statements on Weibo. During his trip, Cook also met with China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, who encouraged Apple to deepen its investment in the country, signaling a warm reception from Chinese officials. This move comes amid Apple’s long-standing relationship with China, a key player in its manufacturing ecosystem, and reflects a blend of environmental ambition and economic diplomacy as the company navigates complex global trade dynamics. The initiative not only advances Apple’s sustainability goals but also strengthens its collaboration with Chinese suppliers, fostering innovation in green manufacturing.
MacDailyNews Note: For more on Apple’s environmental initiatives, visit apple.com/environment.

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