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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How Diversity, Equity & Inclusion help companies drive innovation, succeed economically and stand out from competition

A thriving digital ecosystem is not only about technology, it’s about people. This session explored how the fibre industry in Central and Eastern Europe can embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as essential drivers of innovation, competitiveness, and social responsibility. Industry leaders, policymakers, and experts discussed strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent, ensuring equitable access to opportunities, and building inclusive cultures within organisations and across the sector. The session also addressed the role of fibre networks in bridging the digital divide and fostering social inclusion in communities.
Attendees gained practical insights and inspiration for embedding DEI principles into business practices, policies, and partnerships to build a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable digital future.


Speakers: Jacek Oko - Professor at Wrocław University of Technology / Marcin Ratkiewicz - Director for Orange Innovation Poland at Orange Polska / Edyta Gorecka - Vice President of R&D at Adtran / Katarzyna Adamowicz - Stryków Cable Plant Manager, Optical Fiber and Cable at Corning Optical Communications 
Moderator: Marta Wojciechowska - CEO at Fiberhost S.A. 
Co-Moderator: Katerina Kazak - Sales Director for Nordics and Central Europe at Linksys 

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