Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of the SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) expansion cycle and the value addition of waste oil resources, alongside significant funding for ecological restoration and pipeline construction in the Yangtze River protection initiative [1][12] - The 2026 strategy for the environmental sector focuses on a dual approach of value and growth resonance, driven by carbon neutrality goals [20] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The SAF market is projected to see a significant increase in demand, with EU mandates requiring a gradual rise in SAF usage from 2% in 2025 to 70% by 2050, translating to a demand of 3.662 million tons by 2050 [12] - Domestic SAF production capacity is expected to reach 1.2 million tons per year by the end of 2025, with planned capacity of 4.4 million tons [12] - The report highlights a 50%+ increase in SAF prices compared to the beginning of the year, indicating a tightening supply situation [12] Investment Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on companies involved in waste oil resource utilization, such as Shanhigh Environmental and Longkun Technology, as the value of waste oil is expected to rise due to increased SAF demand [14] - Companies in the water treatment sector, such as BWS and Energy Conservation Guozhen, are recommended due to the ongoing construction of sewage pipelines and ecological restoration projects funded by over 100 billion yuan [19] Market Performance - The report notes a 64.01% year-on-year increase in sales of new energy sanitation vehicles, with a penetration rate of 18.6% [26] - The average price of biodiesel has decreased to 8,000 yuan per ton, with a corresponding drop in profitability [35] - Lithium battery recycling profitability is improving, with lithium carbonate prices rising by 18.1% week-on-week [36]