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 Vincent Garnier, Director General, on trends, challenges, and growth in fibre broadband deployment and adoption in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

Ahead of FTTH Congress CEE 2025, Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe, shares insights on the drivers and challenges shaping fibre deployment and adoption across Central and Eastern Europe. While coverage in markets like Romania, Estonia, and Hungary is strong, the focus is increasingly on connecting homes and boosting adoption. Key themes include closing the adoption gap, innovative financing and business models, and ESG- and DE&I-driven strategies. Emerging technologies such as XGS-PON, energy-efficient equipment, AI-enabled network management, and low-impact civil works are enhancing performance, reducing costs, and improving sustainability. The discussion also highlights the importance of collaboration, rural connectivity, and regulatory support to ensure inclusive, large-scale fibre rollouts, positioning the region to achieve full-fibre coverage and Europe’s Digital Decade targets by 2030.

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