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.

Interview for Network IQ , by IQGeo

In a landmark year for the broadband and electric utility industries, 2024 has been defined by groundbreaking advancements in fiber deployment and grid modernization, fueled by robust private and public investments. To provide a forward-looking perspective, IQGeo hosted an IQ Industry Chat, featuring insights from our Director General, Vincent Garnier and John D’Agostino, Global Power Industry Lead at ERM.

Vincent’s intervention addressed the critical operational challenges faced by telecom and utility operators as they navigate increasing demands for speed and cost-efficiency. Speaking on the necessity of operational excellence, he remarked:

"I think everyone faces operational challenges. And to deploy fast at lower cost with operational excellence requires tools and that is everybody's concern. Continuous improvement that takes place at every level of deployment.​"

His comments resonated within the context of the session, which explored where future investments might be concentrated, the business and technical hurdles operators must overcome, and emerging opportunities in 2025. Vincent’s emphasis on the importance of continuous improvement and tool adoption set a clear direction for the industry’s evolution in the coming year.

Watch the full session here

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