TEAM NEXUS - CarbonIQ

CarbonIQ is a comprehensive web-based platform designed to empower Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to calculate, visualize, and reduce their carbon footprint. Unlike generic calculators, it offers actionable insights by generating a tailored Reduction Roadmap with financial analysis (ROI and payback periods).

Granular Footprint Estimation:
Scope: Covers electricity, heating (gas), transportation (car, van, flight, train), and logistics (freight by road, sea, air).
Accuracy: Utilizes 2024-standard emission factors to ensure precise CO₂e calculations.
Interactive Reduction Roadmap:
Prioritized Actions: Automatically suggests high-impact reduction strategies (e.g., "Switch to LED lighting", "Install Heat Pumps", "Fleet Electrification").
Financial Viability: Provides estimated costs, annual savings (£), and ROI (Return on Investment) for each action, helping business owners make financially sound sustainability decisions.
Real-Time Tracking & Persistence:
Progress Monitoring: Users can mark roadmap actions as "Done" to instantly see their projected footprint decrease.
Persistence: Built on a MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), enabling users to save their reports and track progress over multiple sessions.
Admin & Reporting Dashboard (In Development):
Provides oversight on registered SMEs, aggregated emissions data, and system-wide configurations for easier management.
Technical Architecture

Frontend: React 18 + Vite (Fast, responsive UI with Framer Motion animations).
Backend: Node.js + Express (Robust API for handling emission logic).
Database: MongoDB (Flexible schema for storing varying user reports and activity logs).
Design: Modern, eco-conscious aesthetic (Syne + JetBrains Mono typography, Lime/Cyan theme).
Value Proposition Carbon Pulse bridges the gap between knowing your emissions and taking action, turning sustainability from a vague goal into a calculated, profitable business strategy.