This open data set covers 61 brands and 14 metrics from 2019 to 2023, and provides a comprehensive picture of gender equality in fashion industries. These companies are among the 100 largest listed companies worldwide in the apparel and fashion industry by market capitalization, with a total market value of more than 1 trillion USD. Companies with such huge market capitalization have a massive influence on the entire fashion world when it comes to creating a good workplace for the female workforce.

The metrics in this data set are attempting to cover these stages and challenges women face during their careers: From gaining better education and skills to finding a job, struggling for a promotion, to starting a family, every woman faces at least one of these events during her work-life. 

The metrics used are in alignment with various frameworks and standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the Poverty Footprint. Some of the questions addressed are, for example: What is the total number of female employees? What is the average pay of female workers? What percentage of management positions are filled by women?  Is the company's CEO male or female? What percentage of people on the company's board of directors are women? Does the company specify targets on gender equality and women’s empowerment? Does the company prohibit violence and harassment in its supply chain?

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