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 with President Francesco Nonno on regulatory and competition issues in Italy and France

In an exclusive interview, President Francesco Nonno, the newly elected President of the FTTH Council Europe, shares his vision for advancing fibre deployment and adoption across the continent. With extensive expertise in regulatory and competition issues, and as Head of Regulatory and European Affairs at Open Fiber, Francesco brings deep experience in shaping policy, market positioning, and fostering industry growth.

The conversation highlights the Council’s key priorities for the coming year: accelerating copper switch-off, strengthening incentives for fibre investment, and ensuring subscriber take-up keeps pace with deployment. Francesco also outlines new areas of focus, from industrial applications like smart grids and edge cloud computing to audiovisual services migrating to FTTH networks—underscoring fibre’s critical role in Europe’s competitiveness and sustainability.

Reflecting on his mandate, Francesco emphasizes continuity, collaboration, and the need for market acceleration to achieve Europe’s digital agenda targets by 2030. His leadership balances regulatory insight with a pragmatic approach to driving growth, ensuring the Council remains a credible, forward-looking voice for the industry.

A must-read for those following Europe’s digital transformation, this interview offers an inside look at the challenges, opportunities, and strategic direction under the Council’s new presidency.

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