Eurofiber has published its ESG Report 2025. It is the first report to be prepared in accordance with the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME). In addition, the data center operator underwent an independent audit by FIRA Sustainability based on the AA1000AS standard.
By using the VSME as a framework, Eurofiber aims to further structure its sustainability reporting and improve the consistency of its ESG data. The Dutch VSME standard is a voluntary European reporting framework for SMEs that are not subject to the CSRD. This is because the CSRD is primarily aimed at very large multinationals of European origin and non-European companies. According to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, the VSME is intended to facilitate the simple and standardized sharing of ESG information with partners within the supply chain, banks, and investors.
As a provider of digital infrastructure, Eurofiber operates in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany. The company manages a business fiber-optic network of approximately 76,000 kilometers and serves businesses, governments, and nonprofits. It is, therefore, an organization with many different stakeholders, but it is not required under the CSRD to report on sustainability goals.
What does the report say?
According to Eurofiber, it is on track with its Science Based Targets. All electricity purchased in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany in 2025 was fully renewable. In terms of circularity, 970 modems were returned, of which 411 were refurbished and reused.
The company also had 52 key suppliers assessed via EcoVadis, with an average score of 70.4. This is above the global average EcoVadis score of 53.4 points from the Global Sustainability Index 2025.
The proportion of women in senior management rose from 19 percent in 2024 to 22 percent in 2025. Eurofiber also highlights ongoing investments in quantum-safe solutions, a field in which it is frequently involved in new innovations.
Growing demand for ESG data
Jeroen Kanselaar, ESG Lead at Eurofiber, sees sustainability playing an increasingly important role in discussions with customers. “As a provider of critical digital infrastructure, we have a responsibility to make reliable, resilient, and responsible choices, and to be transparent about the impact of those choices,” says Kanselaar. According to him, the VSME framework represents an important step toward more structured reporting.