Market Overview - As of August 29, the environmental protection sector declined by 1.30%, underperforming the broader market, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.8% to 3857.93 [1][2] - The top three performing sectors were telecommunications (12.4%), non-ferrous metals (7.2%), and electronics (6.3%), while the bottom three were textiles and apparel (-2.9%), coal (-2.8%), and banking (-2.1%) [1][2] Sector Performance - Water treatment sector fell by 1.23%, and the water utility sector decreased by 1.56% [1][2] - Air pollution control sector increased by 4.77% [1][2] - In solid waste management, sanitation services dropped by 4.35%, waste incineration fell by 0.50%, and resource recovery decreased by 2.76%, while other solid waste sectors rose by 4.05% [1][2] - Environmental equipment sector declined by 4.80%, and the detection/monitoring/instrumentation sector decreased by 1.82% [1][2] - Environmental remediation sector fell by 4.05% [1][2] Industry Dynamics - On August 25, the Central Committee of the Communist Party and the State Council published opinions on advancing green and low-carbon transformation, emphasizing the importance of the carbon market as a policy tool for climate change response and economic transformation [3][4] - By 2027, the national carbon trading market is expected to cover major industrial sectors, with a goal to establish a comprehensive carbon pricing mechanism by 2030 [3][5] - As of August 2025, the total transaction volume in the national carbon trading market reached 65.3979 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 108.5%, with a transaction value of 4.794 billion yuan, up 74.7% [5] Investment Recommendations - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes higher requirements for environmental quality and industrial green development, suggesting sustained high demand for energy conservation and environmental protection [6] - Water and waste incineration sectors are expected to maintain stable profitability and positive cash flow, benefiting from market reforms [6] - Key recommendations include companies like Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment, with additional attention on Wangneng Environment, Junxin Co., Wuhan Holdings, Yingke Recycling, Gaoneng Environment, and Qingda Environmental Protection [6]
碳市场新政出炉,参与行业、主体有望扩围环保周报 | 投研报告
Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-09-01 02:50