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.

Open Access Committee Develops Strategic White Paper to Advance Fibre Market Sustainability

The Open Access Committee published a white paper in 2025 outlining five core principles of Open Access, establishing a shared industry understanding of what it means to operate as an Open Access player in a full-fibre world. This work moved beyond legacy copper-era wholesale models and defined the characteristics required for a sustainable, competitive fibre market.

Based on member feedback, the Committee identified four priority themes for deeper focus:

  • Levelling the playing field against vertically integrated incumbents

  • Establishing a clear Open Access framework and standards

  • Driving take-up and ensuring long-term commercial viability

  • Developing strategic responses to new competition and technology shifts

Building on this foundation, the Committee is now developing a follow-on white paper, provisionally titled:
“Open Access Strategy: Unlocking the Value of Open Access for All and Ensuring Investment Protection.”

This next phase moves from principles to strategy, examining how Open Access models can support network investment, stimulate service competition, and deliver sustainable outcomes for investors, operators, and end users. The Committee aims to publish in time for the FTTH Conference in April and is actively seeking input from operators, ISPs, vendors, and policymakers to shape the future of Open Access in Europe.

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