The days of sustainability being a "nice to have" are over for SMEs. But between regulatory demands, client expectations, and operational realities, many small businesses feel overwhelmed about where to start—or frustrated that previous efforts and measurement didn't deliver the promised returns. We're running 4 events designed specifically for this challenge: practical sustainability actions that work for real businesses.
To be practical any sustainability action needs to be demonstrably better, faster, or cheaper than doing nothing (or doing what you're already doing) to actually get implemented and stick. That's exactly the Giki Actions framework these events are built around.
Rather than starting from scratch or relying on generic advice, participants access a curated database of 600+ sustainability actions that have been successfully implemented by real companies across various sectors. That means you get actions that work, relevant to the industry you’re in.
And yes, they're clearly better for the planet too.
Traditional sustainability planning can consume weeks of your time or involve expensive consultants (or both!)
All actions have detailed information for fast start and we also provide policies and guides that you can take and tailor.
Two-thirds of the actions in our library actively save money while reducing environmental impact—from energy efficiency measures to waste reduction strategies. Having an action plan also helps you keep, and win, new clients.
The event itself is free provided by funders and supported by these great partners.
There's no preparation needed, real outputs, great input output (Takes just one hour of your time. )
These events are particularly valuable for SMEs who are:
📍 19th September
📍 1-2pm
📍 Alton Towers Conference Centre
From carbon data to community stories, how do we know what’s working? This panel looks at how we measure and communicate impact, and why it matters. Find out more
📍 23rd September
📍 2pm UK / 9am EST
📍 Online
Get a personalized sustainability action plan in 60 minutes during this free Climate Week NYC workshop led by Jo Hand. Relevant and practical actions plus downloadable resources included. Register now
📍 1st October
📍 12-1pm
📍 Online
Join us for this practical 60-minute workshop designed specifically for smaller companies and B-corps who want to take sustainability action. Perfect if you’re starting out or looking for fresh ideas. Register now
📍 16th October
📍 12-1pm
📍 Online
Moving beyond commitment to measurable impact. This interactive session helps Business Declares members translate their climate advocacy into concrete business actions that drive real change. Register now
Want to run your own event? Funding is available, so in some cases you'l be saving £975 per client you invite. Get in touch to find out more.