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.

Investor Committee Leadership Transition and Strategic Outlook

Jul 3, 2025
Committee News | Investors Committee |

First of all, a big thank you to Tom Miller (HCOB), who led the Investor Committee over the past four years. He will be fondly remembered for his outstanding speaking skills, which captivated audiences at numerous conferences in recent years. Tom gave this committee a strong voice and the visibility it rightly deserved.

A new Chair of the Investor Committee was elected at the last Assembly in early June. In the initial weeks, the focus will be on how the Investor Committee can help reposition fibre as a reputable and trustworthy asset. In the coming days and weeks, the Chair will reach out to members—primarily CFOs and treasurers from ISPs, as well as members with financial backgrounds, such as representatives from banks.

Preparations are underway for in-person meetings in Q4 at various locations (London during the November Assembly, Frankfurt in November, and Paris & Madrid—TBD). These meetings will bring together stakeholders from the finance community to gather insights, perspectives, and reflections. Discussions will also take into account the outcomes of the recent Strategy Meeting with FTTH Council Europe Board Members and Committee Chairs. Banks and law firms are being considered as potential hosts for these events, and initial commitments have already been secured.

Another important topic is the close collaboration with other committees. To position fibre as a long-term infrastructure asset, it's essential to engage closely with areas such as Open Access, ESG/Sustainability, and Market Intelligence.

There is much to do—and we look forward to the work ahead!

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