Smell is a powerful sense that can evoke memories and spark emotional connections. And it's increasingly big business.In this programme, we lift the lid on the multi-billion dollar fragrance industry; finding out how scent can influence customer behaviour, build teams, and even help to sell houses.We hear from a perfume-maker who crowdsources some of the world's most expensive fragrance ingredients, and visit a 15 million dollar house on the market in London, to find out how the right aroma in a property can entice a potential buyer. And we hear why a major drinks brand has created a fragrance for its company headquarters.(Picture: A woman smelling perfume. Credit: Getty Images)Presented and produced by Elizabeth Hotson
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Folge vom 02.04.2024The business of scent
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Folge vom 01.04.2024Capturing CO2 from the airWe're in Iceland, where, in attempt to fight climate change, huge machines are being used to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.And then locking it away deep underground, turning it into stone.The business behind the technology believes this is a crucial step in reducing the amount of CO2 in the air.But how economical, and impactful, is this carbon capture?Presented and produced by Adrienne Murray(Image: A carbon injection site run by Carbfix in Hellisheidi, Iceland. Credit: Getty Images)
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Folge vom 31.03.2024The growth of 'quiet luxury'We explore the fashion trend that involves minimal labels and logos.Loved by celebrities and social media influencers, what is it about the quiet luxury trend that is so appealing – particularly in countries like China?And can you follow the 'stealth wealth' trend on a low budget?(Picture: Woman standing in luxury hotel suite looking at view with curtains blowing in wind. Credit: Getty Images)Presented and produced by Gabriele Shaw
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Folge vom 29.03.2024Business Daily meets: ILO Director-General Gilbert HoungboFounded in 1901, the International Labour Organisation works with governments of over 180 countries, to help promote internationally recognised labour rights. In all of its 105 year-history, Gilbert F. Houngbo is the first African to be in charge of the UN agency. In this programme, the ILO leader talks to Rahul Tandon about what he's doing to try to tackle some of the biggest global challenges the world currently faces - from unemployment, to migration, to artificial intelligence.And we hear about Mr Houngbo's own journey; from a rural upbringing, to studying in Canada, and how he felt when he was asked to serve as Prime Minister of Togo.(Picture: Gilbert F. Houngbo. Credit: Violaine Martin/ILO)Presenter: Rahul Tandon Producer: Amber Mehmood and Olie D'Albertanson