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.

DigitelTalk Podcast Interview - Network-X

As part of the DigitelTalk Podcast Interviews, our Director General, Vincent Garnier, shared his insights into the vital role of fibre technology in shaping a sustainable communications future. In this special pre-event interview for Network X, Vincent outlines the FTTH Council’s ongoing initiatives to position fibre as a cornerstone of sustainability in the telecom sector. With fibre playing an essential role in advancing digital connectivity goals, Garnier explains how the technology supports a more resilient and eco-friendly infrastructure, capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly digitalizing world.

Addressing the complexities of telecom’s carbon footprint, Vincent highlights the challenges the industry faces in measuring and reducing its environmental impact. He calls for collaboration across the telecom landscape, emphasizing that sustainable progress requires concerted efforts among industry players. Additionally, Mr. Garnier advocates for the transition from outdated copper infrastructure, which he notes is crucial for accelerating advancements in fibre technology.

For a comprehensive understanding of fibre’s role in sustainable communications, listen to the full interview, available now on Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.

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