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.

Keynote Speech 5 - Marco Obiso, ITU

Connectivity is a global imperative, and fibre is central to achieving inclusive digital development worldwide. In this keynote, the ITU representative presented the global perspective on fibre as a driver of digital transformation, economic resilience, and sustainable development. The speech highlighted international benchmarks, case studies, and policy guidance that can inform and inspire fibre strategies in the CEE region. It also underscored the importance of international cooperation, standards alignment, and capacity building to ensure no one is left behind in the digital era. This keynote placed the regional FTTH efforts within the broader global connectivity agenda, reinforcing fibre’s role as a foundation for digital equity, innovation, and growth on a global scale.


Speaker: Marco Obiso - Chief Digital Networks & Environment Department, Telecommunication Development Bureau  at ITU 

Click on the icons on the left to access pictures and slides (if applicable).

Help us create a brighter future!

Join the Fibre Council Europe
today and benefit from Europe’s
largest ecosystem of fibre players