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.

"How Optical Innovation is Helping Data Centers Prepare for Artificial Intelligence" by Corning

FTTH is crucial for AI advancement, requiring high-bandwidth networks. Rapid deployment and simplified installations are essential. Compact, high-density optical solutions like Corning® SMF-28® Contour fiber—20% smaller than 242-micron diameter fiber—ensure superior bendability and minimal signal loss. Learn about AI challenges and Corning's solutions in this article by Mike O'Day.

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