Core Viewpoint - The transformation and upgrade of the environmental protection industry are driven by green productivity, which is essential for achieving high-quality development and ecological governance [1][2][3]. Group 1: Industry Transformation - The environmental protection industry is undergoing a comprehensive transformation in positioning, logic, and connotation, moving beyond traditional end-of-pipe treatment to become a key player in promoting green transition [2][3]. - The strategic value of the environmental protection industry is reflected in three aspects: as a practical carrier for ecological civilization, a crucial support for economic transformation, and a strategic point for international competition [2][3]. Group 2: Economic and Policy Environment - The environmental protection industry is entering a golden period of innovation and upgrade, with annual revenue expected to exceed 2.2 trillion yuan by 2024, indicating significant scale benefits [4]. - A supportive policy environment is being established, with multiple ministries collaborating to enhance technological innovation in the ecological environment sector, providing financial and talent support for enterprises [5]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - New technologies and models are emerging, such as biogas production from organic waste and zero-carbon park solutions, which are facilitating the green transition of traditional manufacturing sectors [6]. - The industry has seen a rapid increase in R&D investment, with an average annual growth rate of 12% over the past five years, reaching over 80 billion yuan in 2023 [7]. Group 4: Talent Development - The environmental protection industry has seen a significant increase in workforce, with over 3.4 million employees by the end of 2024, indicating a growing talent pool [7]. - The structure of talent is improving, with a notable number of graduates entering the industry, enhancing the capacity for high-quality development [7]. Group 5: Collaborative Development - Developing green productivity requires a collaborative effort across society, with enterprises needing to enhance their role in market-driven innovation and actively participate in global environmental governance [8][9]. - A focus on common key technology breakthroughs is essential to reshape the technological system of the environmental protection industry, addressing new demands for pollution reduction and carbon neutrality [9].
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