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.

FCGA Summit 2025: Keynote Session on Smart, Sustainable Fibre

Event: FCGA Summit 2025: Keynote Session on Smart, Sustainable Fibre
Speaker: Vincent Garnier - Director General, FTTH Council Europe
Date: 3rd-7th, November 2025
Organiser: Fiber Connect Council MENA / FCGA (FTTH Councils Global Alliance).

The global trend towards Smart, Sustainable Cities placed immense pressure on digital infrastructure. Fibre-optic networks, as the most energy-efficient and high-capacity medium, were the foundational layer enabling the massive data flows required by AI-powered services, connected transport, and resource optimization that defined urban resilience. Ensuring that policy and investment kept pace with this need was a key priority for global stakeholders.

This FCGA Summit 2025 session, which took place on November 5th, highlighted the critical policy and market levers needed to accelerate full-fibre adoption in metropolitan and regional hubs. It brought together FCGA Leaders, including the FTTH Council Europe, alongside Middle East and Africa operators and policymakers, to discuss the economic and environmental benefits of fibre-led urban development.

The discussion covered strategies for reducing digital infrastructure’s carbon footprint and maximizing its social impact. The FTTH Council Europe contributed expert perspectives on how global best practices-including regulatory frameworks and shared infrastructure models-could be applied in the MENA region to build a competitive and sustainable digital future. Attendees gained actionable insights into investment trends and the strategic value of fibre in achieving national digitization goals. The strong recommendation for in-person participation in Dubai resulted in direct engagement with the global leaders shaping this agenda.


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