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.

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Panel session at ANGA COM 2025

Event: ANGA COM 2025
ModeratorVincent Garnier - Dirctor General 
Date: 4 June, 2025
Location: Cologne, Germany
Organiser: ANGA COM


As Europe accelerates its journey toward full-fiber connectivity, the shift away from legacy copper networks becomes more critical than ever.

This panel session explored the key policy priorities that shaped the rollout of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and introduced the latest updates from the Copper Switch-Off Tracker — a vital tool for monitoring Europe’s progress in achieving a truly digital infrastructure.

Leading industry experts and policymakers discussed regulatory frameworks, investment strategies, and coordination efforts that were needed to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. Attendees learned how these developments shaped the future of connectivity across Europe and what lay ahead on the road to a gigabit society.

Speakers:

  • Alessandro Mauro, Senior Analyst, Cullen International

  • Francesco Rotunno, Head of European Affairs, Open Fiber

  • Christof Sommerberg, SVP Public Affairs, Deutsche Glasfaser

Moderator:

  • Vincent Garnier, Director General, FTTH Council Europe

 

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