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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Keynote speech at Romanian Fiber Optic Conference 2025

Event: Romanian Fiber Optic Conference 2025
SpeakerVincent Garnier - Dirctor General 
Date: 13 May, 2025
Location: Hotel CARO, BUCUREȘTI
Organiser: AFOR


In this keynote address, Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe, presented exclusive insights from the latest FTTH Market Panorama, offering a comprehensive view of fibre deployment trends across Europe. Drawing on detailed, country-by-country data, he explored how different markets are progressing toward full-fibr coverage, highlighting leaders in both rollout and adoption, as well as identifying those regions just beginning to gain momentum.

The keynote examined the evolution of the copper switch-off, regulatory dynamics shaping deployment strategies, and the growing divide between urban and rural fiber access. With a focus on Romania’s role within the European landscape, Vincent Garnier showcased how the country compares to EU benchmarks and its potential to emerge as a regional frontrunner in digital infrastructure. This session offered strategic reflections on what lies ahead for Europe’s journey toward a truly connected, gigabit-enabled future.

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