The Council of Fashion Designers of American (CFDA) and American fashion group PVH have released a report on inequality in the fashion industry. As per Business of Fashion, the report documents the initial results of efforts made by US-based companies to foster fairer and more equitable access and development for underrepresented groups.

The analysis recognizes the industry’s efforts in working towards meaningful equality. However, it does not clarify the long-term results of such actions. More than half of respondents believed though their organizations were making genuine efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, people of color are still widely underrepresented, especially at the executive level, and perceptions of the industry and its progress were much worse among Black respondents.

The report is based on a survey of more than 1,000 fashion industry professionals across more than 41 companies, as well as focus groups with college students and emerging designers and one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders. The CFDA and PVH also included data from McKinsey & Company to draw its final conclusions and recommendations.