Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as the only viable solution for aviation decarbonization, highlighting the scarcity and value of waste oil resources during the SAF expansion cycle [14][15] - The environmental protection sector is expected to experience significant growth driven by policy support and market dynamics, particularly in waste management and renewable energy [20][21] Industry Trends - The 2026 ecological and environmental work conference set the tone for the industry's upgrade, focusing on source governance and modern monitoring systems [10][11] - The SAF market is projected to see a substantial increase in demand, with the EU mandating a gradual increase in SAF blending ratios from 2% in 2025 to 70% by 2050 [15][16] - The report notes a significant increase in the sales of new energy sanitation vehicles, with a projected growth rate of 70.9% in 2025 [26] Company Recommendations - Key companies recommended for investment include: - Hanlan Environment - Longjing Environmental Protection - Green Power - Everbright Environment - Weiming Environmental Protection - Yuhua Investment - Jinfeng Energy [4] - Companies to watch include: - Dayu Water Saving - Lian Tai Environmental Protection - Wangneng Environment [4] Market Dynamics - The report highlights the increasing value of waste oil resources, driven by the rising demand for SAF and the expansion of production capacity [18] - The report indicates that the price of SAF is expected to rise significantly due to supply constraints, with potential profitability for SAF producers [15][18] Strategic Focus - The report outlines three main strategic focuses for 2026: 1. Value and growth resonance driven by marketization and efficiency improvements in waste management [20] 2. Quality growth through second curve development and AI empowerment in sanitation [22] 3. Carbon neutrality initiatives, emphasizing the importance of renewable resources and waste resource utilization [24]