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.

FTTH Market Forecasts 2026-2031

Looking ahead, the long‑term outlook for fibre in Europe remains strong. According to the 2025-2031 market forecasts, FTTH/B networks could reach around 353 million premises across the EU39 by 2031, with more than 251 million active fibre subscribers expected by that time. These trends confirm the central role fibre will play as the foundation of Europe’s future digital infrastructure.

Help us create a brighter future!

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