China Environmental Protection Sector Report 2025-2026

Driven by global climate governance and China's dual carbon goals — aiming for carbon emissions peaking by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 — the environmental protection industry has evolved from traditional pollution control into a comprehensive strategic sector encompassing emissions reduction, resource recycling and technological innovation. According to the China Association of Environmental Protection Industry (CAEPI), China's traditional pollution control sector, which primarily includes air pollution control, wastewater treatment and solid waste treatment, has sustained annual revenues exceeding RMB 2tn in recent years. However, as incremental demand in these established fields diminishes, the traditional sector's overall growth pace has slackened. In contrast, policy measures aligned with carbon neutrality goals are continuously yielding results, driving rapid expansion in decarbonisation businesses and accelerating the development of China's carbon trading market.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Government" sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Government" sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Ascertain China’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors