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.

Workshop and Keynote session at the MENA Annual Conference

As part of he next annual conference of our sister organization, Fiber Connect Council MENA, the FTTH Council Europe hosted a dedicated 2-hour workshop focusing on sustainability in the fibre industry

The session covered key topics such as fibre as a green investment, examining the role of fibre optics as an environmentally responsible and forward-looking investment. It also introduced the FTTH Eco Platform, exploring innovative solutions that prioritize energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction. Additionally, we highlighted various initiatives from our members aimed at minimizing the carbon impact of their solutions. Finally, we discussed the ITU Green Digital Initiative, exploring its global impact and how it encourages the development of sustainable digital infrastructures.

In addition to this insightful workshop, our Director General Vinvent Garnier, delivered an insightful keynote session, offering a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of FTTH and 5G networks across the Middle East and North Africa region. 

Many thanks to the Fiber Connect Council MENA for the organisation and for having us!

 

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