Frequently Asked Questions

Giki Actions is a platform that helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) create carbon reduction plans quickly and cost-effectively. We provide over 600 researched and verified carbon reduction actions, AI-powered recommendations, and ready-to-use templates that save you 75% of the time compared to traditional methods. Our sustainability specialists help you identify the most relevant actions for your specific business needs.

If you're bidding for UK government contracts over £5 million, submitting framework agreements, or working with larger companies that require sustainability reporting, you'll need a Carbon Reduction Plan. Many SMEs also create these plans to win new clients, reduce costs, and demonstrate environmental commitment to stakeholders and investors.

Most SMEs complete their carbon reduction plan in 1-2 weeks which includes a call to build a plan, time for you to review it, and a follow up with one of our experts to answer questions and map out next steps. Our AI-powered assessment, pre-written templates, and expert guidance significantly accelerate the process. The actual to build your plan takes just 60 minutes.

Our assessment takes into account your specific business profile, industry, and size to recommend the most relevant carbon reduction actions from our database of 600+ verified options. Unlike generic advice, you get personalized recommendations that have been road-tested by larger companies and adapted for SME implementation. We all know that every business is a little bit different which is why we need carbon reduction plans to reflect that.

We cover actions across all business areas including energy efficiency, waste reduction, transportation, procurement, employee engagement, renewable energy, supply chain management, culture, value chain engagement and more. Actions range from low-cost quick wins to strategic long-term initiatives. Over half of our actions are industry specific making sure you get actions which are relevant.

We provide both the plan creation and implementation guidance. Each recommended action comes with project outlines, step-by-step implementation guides, policy templates, and relevant resources. You also get access to our sustainability specialists for expert guidance throughout the process.

Sustainability can save money, whilst being good for the planet too. Carbon reduction often identifies operational inefficiencies that cut costs. Common savings include electricity savings from solar installations or energy efficiency gains, reduced fuel costs through efficient routing and electric vehicles, and lower waste disposal fees through recycling programs. 

We think so - having a credible Carbon Reduction Plan helps you qualify for government contracts, meet large client sustainability requirements, and differentiate your business. Many SMEs report that demonstrating environmental commitment has helped them secure new contracts and retain existing clients.

Our platform includes progress tracking tools and reporting features that let you monitor your achievements, adjust your action plan as needed, and generate reports for stakeholders. This ongoing tracking helps you demonstrate continuous improvement and maintain momentum.

Yes - our database of 600+ actions covers all business sectors, and our AI identifies the most relevant opportunities for your specific industry. Our aim is to provide you with relevant actions for your business as we're all different.

Our sustainability specialists are available to help explain guide you through the assessment process, and provide expert advice on the actions. We make the technical aspects accessible for business owners without environmental expertise.

Yes, in the platform you can track progress, update your plan, and access new carbon reduction actions as they become available. You can also book in for extra 1-on-1 calls with our experts.