Problem addressed

Climate change is accelerating. In 2022 we saw heatwaves in China and Europe, wildfires in the USA, drought in the Horn of Africa, and devastating floods which left one-third of Pakistan underwater, destroying two million homes. Scientists have been clear for many years, but it’s now the case that billions of people can look out the window to see the effects of climate change. The only way to stop this is by cutting carbon emissions fast. The global target, agreed upon by the UN, is to halve emissions by 2030 and then hit Net Zero (where no additional carbon enters the atmosphere as anything emitted is also removed) by 2050. However, often it’s difficult for people to translate these big global targets into a goal in their everyday lives. According to Giki, to cut emissions by 50%, most individuals in the global North (generally the wealthier countries) need to cut a tonne from their carbon footprint every year. Globally personal carbon footprints are around five tonnes, so to halve emissions, we all need to get to 2.5 tonnes by 2030. However, individuals in wealthy countries tend to have much larger footprints, often around 8-10 tonnes in Europe and up to 15 tonnes in the USA, Canada, and Australia (source: Worldometer – CO2 emissions per capita). 

Solution overview

Giki works with everyone from small businesses through to global companies. Each organisation uses Giki’s science-based platform, and its comprehensive engagement programme, to help employees build sustainable behaviours. Giki can help companies:  

  • Build sustainable behaviours to support their sustainability strategy.  
  • Helps employees learn what they can do for the planet.
  • Measure achievements to report on progress.

Giki keeps employees engaged through:

  • Challenges and competitions. Sustainability with a fun twist which are great for engagement and busy people.
  • Regular climate action content including webinars and events.
  • Carbon footprint calculator with personalised steps so employees can understand, and reduce, their carbon emissions.  

Giki is a B Corp and Social Enterprise with a mission to help people cut carbon. Big or small Giki works with leading companies around the world who want to take climate action now.  

Giki is also a fellow Race to Zero Accelerator.  

Giki’s annual programme and platform packages start from £385. The financial investment depends on the size of your organisation. As a B Corp Social Enterprise, Giki’s goals are driven by impact rather than commercial goals. 

Case study

Adobe joined forces with Giki to launch the Adobe Sustainability Games to foster a culture of sustainability in their partner organisations. Adobe UK&I worked with their Adobe partners for a month of Partner Sustainability Games, with participants across their ecosystem. Together they took over 1,400 steps to reduce their carbon footprint and saved 102 tonnes of carbon which equates to 5,100 trees planted or 247 short haul flights! The successes were celebrated with an awards ceremony hosted at Adobe’s London offices. More information can be found here. 

Facts and Figures

£385

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