About the Committee

The Investments & ESG Committee brings together the work of the Council's former Investors, Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees under a single structure, reflecting how closely capital, environmental performance and social responsibility are now linked in digital infrastructure.

The Committee provides a forum for investors, operators and industry experts to examine the financial and non-financial factors shaping fibre and data centre investment across Europe. Its scope spans the investment landscape and financing conditions for network rollout, the environmental footprint and sustainability credentials of fibre infrastructure, and the governance and diversity practices that support a resilient, competitive industry.

By combining these perspectives, the Committee aims to give members a clearer view of how ESG considerations influence investment decisions,  and how the sector can demonstrate its value to the investors, policymakers and stakeholders who rely on that evidence.

This page is new and growing. The Committee's reports, studies, and other resources will be added here as they're published - in the meantime, you can explore the latest assets below.

Panel 9 - Opportunities and challenges of a multi gigabit world

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of the accelerating global optical fibre transformation in this session. As we stand at the critical juncture of digital evolution, panellists advocate for optical fibre infrastructure to bridge global digital divides.  Simultaneously, they delve into the transformative potential of multi-gigabit speeds on fibre, propelling us toward a greener, more connected world. The evolution of fibre broadband is not merely keeping pace with technology; it's driving us into a digital renaissance, unlocking new services and revenue streams. To round off the discussion, panellists confront the challenges faced by service providers in managing intricate networks. The spotlight is on technological advances in fibre monitoring, broadband technologies, and automated data correlation for enhanced customer care efficiency. 


Speakers: Andrew Bender - CTO and Head of Strategy, Fixed Networks at NOKIA, Hans Neff - Senior Director CTO Group at ZTE, Paul Howard - ISP Presales Director at TP-Link, Ronan Kelly - CTO EMEA at ADTRAN - moderated by Jan Schindler - Board Member at the FTTH Council Europe

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