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Carbon Footprint Dashboard
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    • Carbon Footprint Dashboard

    Owned by Sue Sustainian
    Last updated: May 13, 2024

    Project-level Carbon Footprint Dashboard for the Sustainian Jira Plugin

    The project-level Carbon Footprint Dashboard is an essential feature of the Sustainian Jira plugin that provides a detailed view of the environmental impact associated with a specific project. Accessible to all users with project access rights, this dashboard is composed of several widgets, each offering unique insights into various sustainability metrics related to the project.

     

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    Dashboard Widgets

    Project Summary Widget:

    This widget displays the total carbon footprint generated by the project since its inception. It helps users track the overall environmental impact of their project activities.

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    Suggestion Widget:

    The Suggestion Widget offers educational tips and interesting facts about sustainability, encouraging users to adopt more environmentally friendly practices both within and outside the workplace.

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    Environment Widget:

    Displays emissions data related to the project environments, such as test servers, building tools servers and test devices. This widget helps users understand the specific contributions of different project components to the overall carbon footprint.

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    Project participants emission Widget (Coming Soon):

    Once available, this widget will show emission data for individual project participants, providing insights into each member’s contribution to the project’s carbon footprint.

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    Configuring the Project Dashboard

    Before you can fully utilize the Carbon Footprint Dashboard, certain configurations need to be completed. Ensure the dashboard is correctly set up to display all relevant data.

    • Environment Setup: Add all test environments used within the project to track their specific emissions accurately.

    • Commuting and Home Office Data: Input data regarding project participants’ commuting methods and distances, as well as home office energy consumption.

    Dashboard Configuration messages

    The appearance and functionality of the Carbon Footprint Dashboard are directly influenced by the completion of its configuration. If all necessary settings are in place, the dashboard will display complete and comprehensive data, providing a full view of the project’s environmental impact. However, should some settings still be pending, a yellow banner will appear at the top of the dashboard, alerting you that some configurations are incomplete.

     

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    This alert helps you quickly identify what additional data or settings are needed to fully utilize the dashboard's capabilities. In cases where the dashboard setup has not been initiated or remains largely incomplete, the dashboard will initially appear with empty screen, serving as a prompt to complete the necessary configurations to start tracking the project's carbon footprint effectively. This setup ensures that the information displayed is always reflective of the current configuration status, allowing for ongoing management and updates as your project progresses or as more data becomes available.

    Accessing Configuration Settings

    To configure or adjust settings, click the ... button located on the right side of the dashboard at any time when adjustments are necessary.

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    Methodology Disclaimer - Important information about the operation

    Further information about the data displayed on the dashboard and how calculations are made can be found in the Methodology Disclaimer section on the dashboard or you can read here.
    Click on the Legal notices and important information about using the Sustainian plugin. to see the legal notes modal.

     

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    By familiarizing yourself with the project-level Carbon Footprint Dashboard, you can more effectively manage your project’s environmental impact and contribute to your organization's sustainability goals.

    Sustainability Tips

    As part of our commitment to supporting your company's environmental efforts, we offer practical tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Here's a tip that can make a significant difference in your company:

    Effective Presentation of Sustainability Data in Organizations

    Effective communication of sustainability data is essential for motivating employees to actively participate in a company's environmental goals. Creating visual dashboards that display key metrics such as carbon footprint (use the Sustainian Jira plugin), energy usage, and waste management in a clear and accessible manner is crucial. These dashboards or presentations should be visually appealing and easy to understand to capture the attention of employees and should be regularly updated to maintain relevance. Tailoring the presentation of data to the specific roles and impacts of different departments enhances its relevance and encourages proactive engagement. Additionally, incorporating interactive elements, such as clickable charts or graphs, invites employees to delve deeper into the data, fostering a greater understanding and interest. Complementing these visual tools with training sessions and workshops further educates employees on the broader implications of the data, enhancing engagement and driving collective action towards the company’s sustainability objectives.

    We are excited to support you in achieving your environmental sustainability goals. If you have any questions or need assistance during the process, please do not hesitate to contact our support team via e-mail or through our designated Slack channel.