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.

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Panel 3 - New investment challenges and strategies for addressing them

This session delves into the shifting landscape of FTTH investments against the backdrop of escalating interest rates and economic softness in various countries. As the industry grapples with economic uncertainties, this session examines how these factors are influencing investors' attitudes and strategies towards FTTH infrastructure.  

The panel brings together financial experts, industry leaders, and stakeholders to dissect the implications of higher interest rates and economic challenges after the surge in FTTH investment experienced in 2022. Attendees can expect an insightful discussion on adapting investment approaches, risk mitigation, and innovative financial models essential for navigating these evolving dynamics. Join us for an essential conversation addressing the end of carelessness in FTTH investments and providing strategic insights for a resilient financial future in the industry.


Speakers: Christian Maher - Managing Director, Co-Head of Digital Infrastructure, Europe at Houlihan Lokey, David Elfassy - Vice-President at Altitude Infra, Harald Gruber - Head of Digital Infrastructure at European Investment Bank, Jeroen Kleinjan - Global Lead Telecom at ING and Johanna Reinkemeier Executive Director Infrastructure Finance at LBBW - moderated by Thomas Miller - Investors Committee Chair at the FTTH Council Europe

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