Project configuration

This guide provides instructions for Project Administrators on how to access and manage various settings through the Project Dashboard of the Sustainian Jira Plugin. Enhance your project management by configuring settings that align with your team’s operational needs.

Navigate to plugin settings

Open your Jira instance.
Click on the Projects tab located in the top menu bar to expand the dropdown menu.
Select a project from the dropdown options to access the Carbon Footprint Dashboard on the left panel.
Click on the Carbon Footprint Dashboard item on the left panel.
Click on the ... button to open Project Settings function.

Managing Project configuration

Settings Menu Navigation
The left side of the settings interface features a navigation bar listing all the available configuration pages as menu items.

Project configuration menu:

Project configuration - Project Settings: Project Administrators can specify ratios for distributing worklogs that were created before the plugin was installed. This helps in allocating how much work was done in office vs. remotely (home office).
Project configuration - People Settings: This option allows the administrator to designate which users are Contributors and which are Observers within the project.
Project configuration - Environment Setting: Administrators can add and edit different environments related to the project, such as test environments and attach these environments to the project. It also allows setting up the consumption data for these environments.
Project configuration - People Consumption: This setting enables the administrator to assign travel data for office commuting and home office energy consumption data for users listed as Contributors on the project.

Click on any menu item to view or modify specific settings related to that aspect of the plugin's functionality.

Best Practices

Regular Updates: Keep your project settings up to date to reflect any changes in project scope, team composition, or operational strategies.
Data Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of the data entered in the settings, particularly in People Consumption and Environment Settings, to maintain reliable project management and sustainability tracking.

Troubleshooting

If changes do not seem to be taking effect, verify that you have the necessary administrative permissions and that there are no conflicting settings at a higher access level.
For any persistent issues or uncertainties about the settings, read the Sustainian documentation or contact the Support Team for assistance.

For troubleshooting, in addition to the points mentioned above, please make sure to read the general troubleshooting chapter and consult the FAQ section as well. These resources provide comprehensive guidance and can help you resolve any issues more efficiently.

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