El lado oscuro de los perfumes de algunas de las grandes marcas de lujo | Investigación BBC
Summary
TLDRThe perfume industry, valued at around 50 billion dollars, heavily relies on jasmine, with half of the global supply coming from Egypt, particularly Al Gharbia. A BBC team uncovered in 2023 that child labor is part of the supply chain for luxury perfume brands. Jasmine is harvested at night, with workers like Heba and her children earning $1.50 for their efforts, a third of which goes to landowners. The jasmine is then sent to factories, processed, and sold to international perfume companies. A few conglomerates control the entire supply chain, claiming ethical sourcing practices, despite workers like Basmalla facing health issues.
Takeaways
- 💰 The perfume industry is estimated to be worth around 50 billion dollars.
- 🌺 Jasmine is used in hundreds of perfumes from leading industry brands.
- 🌍 Approximately half of the world's jasmine supply is produced in Egypt.
- 📍 Al Gharbia is the center of Egypt's jasmine trade.
- 🎥 BBC filmed in this region during the summer of 2023, revealing that child labor is part of the supply chain for some luxury perfume brands.
- 🌙 Jasmine flowers bloom after sunset and are picked during the night.
- 💰 Heba and her children earn fifty dollars for their night work.
- 💸 A third of the earnings goes to the owner of the land where the jasmine is grown.
- 🚚 Jasmine is transported to factories through collection points.
- 🌿 Jasmine oil is extracted and then sold to international perfume companies.
- 🏢 A few conglomerates control the entire supply chain and ensure their supply practices are ethical.
- 👓 A Basmalla's eyes have started to hurt, prompting a visit to an optometrist.
Q & A
What is the estimated value of the perfume industry?
-The perfume industry is estimated to be worth around 50 billion dollars.
What role does jasmine play in the perfume industry?
-Jasmine is used in hundreds of perfumes from major industry brands.
How much of the global jasmine supply is produced in Egypt?
-Approximately half of the world's jasmine supply is produced in Egypt.
What is the significance of Al Gharbia in the jasmine trade?
-Al Gharbia is the center of Egypt's jasmine trade.
What was revealed by the BBC team's filming in the summer of 2023?
-The BBC team's filming revealed that child labor is part of the supply chain for some luxury perfume brands.
When does jasmine bloom and when is it harvested?
-Jasmine blooms after sunset and is harvested during the night.
How much do Heba and her children earn for their night work?
-Heba and her children earn fifty dollars for their night work.
What portion of the earnings goes to the landowner where jasmine is cultivated?
-A third of the earnings is designated for the owner of the land where the jasmine is grown.
How is jasmine transported to factories?
-Jasmine is sent to factories through collection points.
What happens to the jasmine once it reaches the factories?
-The jasmine oil is extracted from the flowers and then sold to international perfume companies.
Who controls the entire supply chain of jasmine?
-A few conglomerates control the entire supply chain of jasmine.
What do these conglomerates claim about their supply practices?
-These conglomerates ensure that their supply practices are ethical.
Why did Basmalla visit an optometrist?
-Basmalla's eyes started to hurt, prompting a visit to an optometrist.
Outlines
🌺 Jasmine in the Perfume Industry
The perfume industry is valued at approximately 50 billion dollars, with jasmine playing a significant role in numerous perfumes from leading brands. Egypt is a major producer of jasmine, supplying about half of the world's supply, and Al Gharbia is the country's jasmine trade hub. In the summer of 2023, a BBC team filmed in this region, uncovering that child labor is part of the supply chain for some luxury perfume brands. Jasmine flowers bloom at night and are harvested under the cover of darkness. Workers like Heba and her children earn $1.50 for their night work, with one-third of their earnings going to the landowner. The harvested jasmine is sent to factories through collection points, where jasmine oil is extracted and sold to international perfume companies. A few conglomerates control the entire supply chain, ensuring their supply practices are ethical. Heba experiences eye pain and visits an optometrist.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Perfume industry
💡Jasmine
💡Supply chain
💡Child labor
💡Egypt
💡Harvesting
💡Ethical supply
💡Conglomerates
💡Optometrist
💡Luxury brands
💡Jasmine oil extraction
Highlights
The perfume industry is estimated to be worth around 50 billion dollars.
Jasmine is used in hundreds of perfumes from leading industry brands.
Approximately half of the world's jasmine supply is produced in Egypt.
Al Gharbia is the center of Egypt's jasmine trade.
BBC team filmed in the region during the summer of 2023, revealing child labor as part of the luxury perfume supply chain.
Jasmine blooms after sunset and is picked at night.
Heba and her children earn one dollar and fifty cents for their night work.
A third of the earnings goes to the landowner where the jasmine is cultivated.
Jasmine is sent to factories through collection points.
Jasmine oil is extracted and then sold to international perfume companies.
A few conglomerates control the entire supply chain.
These conglomerates ensure their supply practices are ethical.
A Basmalla's eyes have started to hurt, prompting a visit to an optometrist.
Transcripts
Se estima que la industria del perfume tiene un valor de cerca de 50 mil millones de dólares.
El jazmín es utilizado en cientos de perfumes de las principales marcas de la industria.
Aproximadamente la mitad del suministro mundial de jazmín se produce en Egipto.
Al Gharbia es el centro del comercio de jazmines del país.
Durante el verano de 2023, un equipo de la BBC filmó en esta región y pudo revelar que
el trabajo infantil forma parte de la cadena de suministro de perfumes de algunas marcas de lujo.
El jazmín florece después del atardecer y se recoge durante la noche.
Heba y sus hijos ganan un dólar cincuenta por su trabajo nocturno.
Un tercio es destinado al propietario del terreno donde se cultiva el jazmín.
El jazmín es enviado a las fábricas a través de puntos de recolección.
El aceite de jazmín se extrae y luego se vende a las compañías de perfumes internacionales.
Pero son unos pocos conglomerados los que controlan toda la cadena de suministro.
Estos conglomerados aseguran que sus prácticas de abastecimiento son éticas.
A Basmalla le han empezado a doler los ojos, por lo que visita a una optometrista.
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