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The Body Shop extends ‘Spark A Change 2.0’ with Diana Penty this Diwali
Mumbai: The Body Shop extends its award-winning “Spark A Change” campaign this Diwali, unveiling “Spark A Change 2.0” in partnership with Plastics for Change (PFC). The campaign, celebrating five years of collaboration, features actress Diana Penty and introduces a new festive gifting range that supports waste collectors in India.
At the event, Quest Retail – The Body Shop Asia South, chief brand officer, Harmeet Singh along with Plastics for Change’s COO, Srinidhi Kashyap and a programme beneficiary, Deepa, highlighted the impact of the partnership. This year, The Body Shop focuses on sustainable gifting, offering multi-purpose pouches made from recycled plastic and launching a donation drive to provide e-tricycles to support waste collectors in improving their livelihoods.
The partnership has benefitted over 2,000 waste collectors, providing them with fair wages and better working conditions, with a particular focus on empowering women. Since 2019, the initiative has purchased over 2,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste, equivalent to 100 million bottles, promoting ethical plastic recycling.
Harmeet Singh expressed pride in the campaign, saying, “We’re elated to launch Spark A Change 2.0 campaign, that embraces the theme of giving and sharing the joy that reaches out far and beyond. This film amplifies the positive impact of our partnership with Plastics for Change, showcasing how businesses can drive meaningful change. Over the past five years, we’ve diverted millions of plastic bottles from landfills and empowered thousands of waste collectors, especially women, with improved income opportunities and market access. Our donation drive to provide e-tricycles further supports their efforts in a sustainable and eco-friendly way
Plastics for Change CEO Andrew Almack added, “Our partnership with The Body Shop has been a game-changer for both environmental sustainability and social progress. By creating a fair-trade market for recycled plastic, we have reduced plastic pollution and improved the lives of thousands of waste collectors. This partnership showcases how innovative business models can address complex global challenges while uplifting marginalised communities.”
Diana Penty shared, “I’m proud to be part of the ‘Spark A Change’ initiative, which truly embodies the joy of giving. This year, celebrate Diwali with a touch of nature-inspired beauty products from The Body Shop and discover ethical gifts to share with your loved ones. Experience the magic of the festive season in-store and online, and support their Community Fair Trade partner, Plastics for Change, to help light up the lives of waste collectors who contribute to a cleaner planet.”
Customers can support the initiative by donating through The Body Shop’s website or at any of their 200 stores across India. The festive gifting range includes CYO and Pre Packed Gift boxes starting at Rs 695, available in vibrant colours, as well as eco-friendly makeup pouches made from recycled plastic.
Brands
IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
