A diverse workplace, which ensures equal opportunities for everyone, enhances the overall success of a company. With this in mind, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee seeks to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equal workforce in order to contribute to the success of the telecoms industry. The Committee believes it is our responsibility to attract, develop and retain the most exceptional professionals in the fibre industry by educating and challenging perceptions, leveraging progressive leaders, and sharing best practices.

The committee promotes gender, ethnic, ability & generational diversity, and inclusion by the dissemination of best practices within the industry as a sustainable asset for the future, and by embracing equality and encouraging progress in the industry. Additionally, it actively supports equality and fosters advancement in the industry. The ambition of the committee is to provide a network for professionals of all roles and levels within our industry to access networking and development opportunities, while celebrating successes at an individual and corporate level.

The committee plans to run workshops, surveys, and outreach activities to advocate for best practices in the arena of talent development and recruitment. Moreover, it will qualify the landscape of women in fibre in Europe and seek to demonstrate the link between a diverse workplace and business success. The DE&I Committee will also take action on facilitating new and unique opportunities for networking to empower women in establishing connections and interactions with their peers, both male and female.

In this context, the committee recently launched a groundbreaking video campaign titled "Women in Fibre", designed to celebrate and empower women working in the fibre industry. This campaign not only showcases the remarkable achievements, skills, and contributions of these women, but also aims to promote gender equality and inspire the next generation of female professionals in the field.

The DE&I committee welcomes all members to join us in the common purpose of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all in our industry. Please contact the FTTH Council Europe to propose a delegate for the committee. In order to empower the aim of the DE&I Committee, we require the collaboration of a diverse range of members. So, in our committee, we invite everyone to actively contribute towards advancing our aim of cultivating a diverse and equitable fibre industry. Click here and join us!

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DE&I Committee Advances ESG Analysis and Launches New Mentoring Initiative

Apr 30, 2026
Committee News | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee |

During the winter period, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee worked closely with the Sustainability and Investors Committees on an in-depth analysis of ESG key performance indicators across the FTTH industry. This joint effort aimed to better understand how ESG metrics are measured and applied throughout the sector.

The insights from this work formed the basis of an ESG Survey, conducted in February among member companies and analysed ahead of the FTTH Conference 2026. The results were presented during both the DEI Committee workshop (“The value of DEI in ESG strategy, organizational resilience and investor trust”) and the ESG Panel (“ESG and Fibre investment strategies”). These discussions provided a clearer picture of current ESG financing tools and the key KPIs used by members.

The findings will be consolidated into a White Paper, to be published by the FTTH Council Europe.

Looking ahead, the Committee will launch a mentoring platform within the Member Engagement Platform, connecting members seeking guidance with experienced professionals willing to mentor within the sector.

In addition, following strong interest in the Conference workshop, the Committee will organise a webinar to broaden access to the topics discussed and ensure wider participation across the community. Details will be shared soon.

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