Frequently Asked Questions

Giki Actions is a sustainability toolkit that helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take practical action on sustainability. Our three core tools work together to get you from idea to implementation quickly and cost-effectively.

The Actions Library contains 600+ proven sustainability actions with detailed implementation guidance, business cases, timelines, and real-world examples from companies that have successfully implemented these approaches. You can search and filter this comprehensive library to find actions that match your specific needs, budget, and timeline.

The Action Plan Builder starts with a comprehensive assessment that understands your business profile and needs, potential carbon emissions sources and key goals, then creates personalized recommendations based on your specific situation. You can move interesting actions to your shortlist to research further, then build your actual plan through the Plan Manager where you track progress and review your achievements. You can download the plan for colleagues and clients to show progress.

The Resources Hub provides the practical tools that accelerate implementation including ready-to-use policy templates, step-by-step implementation guides, and useful checklists.

If you're bidding for public sector contracts, submitting framework agreements, working with larger companies that require sustainability reporting, or need sustainability action plans for funding, you'll benefit from our toolkit. Many SMEs also use our platform to win new clients, reduce costs, demonstrate environmental commitment, and stay ahead of sustainability requirements.

From the moment you book a call most people are up and running in 1-2 weeks, which includes your onboarding call to learn the toolkit and build your first action plan, time for you to explore the platform, and any follow-up questions. The actual onboarding call takes just 60 minutes to get you confident using all features. In short it's fast with a great output for the input you need to put in.

No, you don't need to have measured your footprint to get started with Giki Actions. Our toolkit focuses on taking practical sustainability action regardless of where you are in your journey. If you haven't measured your footprint yet, that's perfectly fine - we'll help you identify relevant actions based on your business profile and industry. If you have already measured your footprint, that's great too - we can help you move from measurement to meaningful action with targeted recommendations that address your specific emission sources.

Our Action Plan Builder takes into account your specific business profile, industry, and size to recommend the most relevant actions from our library of 600+ verified options. Unlike generic advice, you get personalized recommendations that have been road-tested by leading companies and adapted for SME implementation. Over half of our actions are industry-specific, ensuring you get guidance that's actually relevant to your business.

Yes, our Actions Library includes comprehensive guidance on supply chain engagement and broader scope 3 emission reduction strategies. We provide templates for supplier sustainability questionnaires and step-by-step guides for engaging your value chain and actions across all of the scope 3 categories from business travel to investments.

Giki Actions is built by Giki's team of world-leading data scientists, carbon footprint and sustainability specialists with the support of global experts. The Giki Actions Library of over 600 best practice actions is built using company Transition Plans, sustainability reports and industry best practice, and draws on Transition Plan Taskforce guidance. We’ve analyzed thousands of sustainability action projects from businesses worldwide, distilling proven strategies into practical actions that SMEs can actually implement.

Absolutely! The Actions Library is an excellent knowledge-building resource. You can explore 600+ proven sustainability actions to understand what's possible, learn from real-world examples, and build your sustainability knowledge even before you're ready to create formal action plans. We also have a glossary to help explain all those sustainability terms.

Sustainability often identifies operational inefficiencies that cut costs while being good for the planet. Common savings include electricity savings from energy efficiency improvements, reduced fuel costs through efficient routing and electric vehicles, and lower waste disposal fees through recycling programs. Hundreds of our actions will actually save money.

Having credible sustainability action plans 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.

See our pricing page for the most up-to-date information. As a B Corp, our aim is to provide Giki Actions at the most affordable point we can while delivering a great service.

The service includes a 60-minute onboarding call with our experts, full year access to the complete toolkit (Actions Library, Action Plan Builder, Resources Hub).

Our toolkit works for businesses at any stage. If you're just starting, we'll help you identify the best first actions and quick wins. If you already have initiatives underway, we'll help you expand your efforts, find fresh ideas, and formalize your approach with professional action plans.

Yes - our Actions Library covers all business sectors, and our Action Plan Builder identifies the most relevant opportunities for your specific industry. Our aim is to provide you with actions that are actually relevant to your business, because we know every company is different.

Yes, you can track progress, build new action plans, explore the full Actions Library, and access the Resources Hub anytime during your subscription. You can also book additional 1-on-1 calls with our experts for ongoing support and we provide email support.