Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights the release of the green electricity direct connection policy, which supports the collaboration between waste incineration power generation and data centers (IDC) [2][11] - The environmental sector has shown a slight increase of 0.46% as of June 6, 2025, underperforming compared to the broader market, with specific segments like water treatment and environmental equipment showing positive trends [4][6] - The report emphasizes the importance of the green electricity direct connection policy in optimizing grid allocation and enhancing the efficiency of renewable energy consumption [15][16] Market Performance - As of June 6, 2025, the environmental sector index increased by 0.46%, lagging behind the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.13% [4] - The water treatment sector increased by 1.38%, while the waste incineration sector saw a slight decline of 0.31% [6] Industry Dynamics - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the "2024 China Ecological Environment Status Bulletin," indicating continuous improvement in air quality and water quality across key river basins [18] - A joint announcement from several ministries outlined plans for a unified ecological compensation mechanism for major rivers by 2027, aiming for comprehensive coverage by 2035 [19] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the "14th Five-Year Plan" will maintain high demand for energy conservation and environmental protection, with a focus on quality operational assets benefiting from market reforms [25] - Key recommendations include companies like Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment, with additional attention on Wangneng Environment and Junxin Co., Ltd. [25][26]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights the release of the green electricity direct connection policy, which supports the collaboration between waste incineration power generation and data centers (IDC) [2][11] - The environmental sector has shown a slight increase of 0.46% as of June 6, 2025, underperforming compared to the broader market, with specific segments like water treatment and environmental equipment showing positive trends [4][6] - The report emphasizes the importance of the green electricity direct connection policy in optimizing grid allocation and enhancing the efficiency of renewable energy consumption, particularly benefiting waste incineration power generation [15][16] Market Performance - As of June 6, 2025, the environmental sector index increased by 0.46%, lagging behind the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.13% [4] - The water treatment sector saw a rise of 1.38%, while the waste incineration sector experienced a decline of 0.31% [6] Industry Dynamics - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the "2024 China Ecological Environment Status Bulletin," indicating continuous improvement in air quality and water quality across key river basins [18] - A joint announcement from several government departments outlined plans for a unified ecological compensation mechanism for major rivers by 2027, aiming for comprehensive coverage by 2035 [19] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the "14th Five-Year Plan" will maintain high demand for energy conservation and environmental protection, with a focus on resource recycling [25] - Key recommendations include companies like Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment, with additional attention on Wangneng Environment and Junxin Co., Ltd. [25][26]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The national green electricity direct connection policy opens up cooperation space for waste incineration power generation and IDC [9][12] - The solid waste sector is expected to increase dividends and improve ROE through heat supply and IDC expansion [1][14] - The industry is entering a mature phase, leading to reduced capital expenditures and improved free cash flow, which enhances dividend payouts [14][17] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The environmental protection sector is experiencing a decline in capital expenditures, leading to a significant improvement in free cash flow and increased dividends [14] - The waste incineration sector is seeing a trend towards cost reduction and efficiency improvements, which enhances ROE [14][15] Key Recommendations - Strongly recommended companies include: Huanlan Environment, Green Power, Yongxing Co., China Everbright Environment, Junxin Co., Yuehai Investment, and others [1] - Companies to watch include: Lian Tai Environmental Protection, Wangneng Environment, and Beikong Water Group [1] Policy Tracking - The green electricity direct connection policy requires new projects to have over 80% green electricity usage, which is expected to drive the integration of waste incineration power generation with data centers [12][13] - The policy aims to facilitate the supply of green electricity to high-energy-consuming industries, enhancing economic efficiency and stability [10][12] Financial Performance - The water service sector is projected to see stable growth and high dividends, with water price reforms expected to reshape growth and valuation [17][19] - The report highlights specific dividend payouts for companies like Junxin Co. (5.07 billion CNY), Green Power (4.18 billion CNY), and Huanlan Environment (6.52 billion CNY) for 2024 [14][17] Market Performance - The environmental protection and public utilities index rose by 3.53%, outperforming the broader market indices [50] - Notable stock performances include Yuhua Tian (up 55.7%) and Boschke (up 42.56%) [51]