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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Keynote 1 - Connectivity as a key pillar for completing the European Single Market and strengthening Europe's competitiveness

Connectivity has become a fundamental pillar for completing the European Single Market and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness. As digital infrastructure underpins innovation, economic growth, and strategic autonomy, the role of high-capacity networks is more central than ever to Europe’s future.

In this keynote, Enrico Letta - former Prime Minister of Italy, Dean of the IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs at IE University, and President of the Jacques Delors Institute, will explore how connectivity can help unlock the full potential of the Single Market. Drawing on his work on Europe’s competitiveness and integration, he will reflect on the policy priorities and structural reforms needed to ensure that digital infrastructure supports a stronger European economy.

A strategic perspective on how connectivity can drive integration, competitiveness, and long-term prosperity across Europe.