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 sessions at UN Climate Change Conference 2024

Event: UN Climate Change Conference 2024
Speaker: Jeroen Kanselaar - Sustainability Committee Chair 
Date: 16 November, 2024
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Organiser: ITU


COP29 in Baku marks a major milestone for the FTTH Council as we proudly endorsed the Green Digital Action Declaration! On Digitalization Day (November 16), our Sustainability Committee Chair, Jeroen Kanselaar, joined global leaders in two pivotal sessions to formally support this critical commitment toward a sustainable, digitally empowered future.

At the Green Digital Action Roundtable, Mr. Kanselaar explored the integration of digital innovation in climate strategies, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of digitalization and building partnerships to advance sustainable transformation. He also showcased the FTTH Eco Platform, a key sustainability initiative of the European fibre industry.

In the ICT Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions session, the focus was shifted to the ICT sector’s commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 (from 2020 levels), best practices in energy efficiency, and the need for robust climate transition plans.. 

Thanks to the organisers! Keep following us to our commitment in advancing a sustainable, digitally empowered future.

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