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.

In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee Drives Initiatives to Enhance User Experience and Unlock New Opportunities

Since the London General Assembly in November 2025, the In-Home Broadband Excellence (IBE) Committee has established focused work groups for its three priority initiatives.

Security Whitepaper: Protecting the In-Home Broadband Ecosystem

The Committee is developing a comprehensive security whitepaper addressing network, in-home, and service security. The paper emphasizes mitigating security challenges throughout the product lifecycle, defining stakeholder roles and responsibilities, and navigating evolving EU regulations, including the Cybersecurity Act and Cyber Resilience Act. The first draft has been completed and is under committee review, with industry experts invited to contribute.

Installer Guide: Optimising Wi-Fi Gateway Placement

A dedicated installer guide is underway to provide practical guidance on optimal Wi-Fi gateway placement, ensuring consistent, high-quality in-home connectivity. This initiative builds on Edition 3 of the IBE Guide and targets completion by 2026, aiming to become the de-facto standard reference for installers.

New Revenue Streams: Unlocking In-Home Infrastructure Potential

The Committee is identifying value-added services leveraging fibre’s capabilities, such as smart home, telehealth, gaming, and energy management, assessing both technical and business considerations. A survey of CSP strategies will be distributed in early 2026.

Looking ahead, the Committee plans a workshop at FTTH Conference 2026 in London, covering topics including 6GHz in-home infrastructure and security considerations, enabling peer-to-peer learning.

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