Sustainable Finance in the FTTH Industry

How is sustainable finance shaping investment decisions across Europe's fibre industry?

Developed through our Investors & ESG Committee, the publication explores how sustainability-linked financing and measurable ESG performance can support investment strategies and long-term growth in the fibre sector.

Key findings from our member survey:

• Over 60% of respondents are already implementing green financing instruments, with sustainability-linked loans being the most widely used.
• Over 80% report that investors request ESG-related information beyond green or sustainability-linked loans.
• GHG emissions are the most commonly measured ESG KPI, alongside energy efficiency, supplier engagement and workforce diversity.

Based on Fibre Council Europe’s member company responses, the paper also brings together practical case studies from Eurofiber, Deutsche GigaNetz and Genexis, alongside a banking perspective from ING.

Together, these insights highlight both the opportunities and practical challenges of integrating sustainability into financing decisions, from defining meaningful KPIs to strengthening transparency and reporting.

Explore the findings and read the full paper