Publishing would have a chilling effect that could damage the quality of decisions, the broadcaster added.
This did not stop Channel 4 from sharing findings from a similar Caerus Executive review in 2017.
Channel 4 vehemently defended its record on diversity at the time.
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He said ethnically diverse was the least disliked alternative by The Collective.
Published in December 2021, it resulted inmajor UK broadcasters abandoning BAME.
The Lenny Henry Centre said there was little widespread agreement on a new term among UK broadcasters.
It said the TV industry should attempt to avoid collective terms and be more specific when describing peoples ethnicity.
This view was echoed in internal deliberations at Channel 4.
It represents an improvement on 19% in 2022.
Recent Creative Diversity connection figures showed a mixed picture for on- and off-screen diversity on Channel 4 shows.
The project gave rise to a full series ofThe Big Breakfast, presented by Mo Gilligan and AJ Odudu.
This contrasts with the BBC, Sky, and ITV, which all improved behind-the-camera representation on their shows.
Deadline understands that Channel 4s own figures paint a better picture.
