Carbon GPT Dashboard

The Carbon GPT Dashboard is your central command center for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on your organization's carbon emissions. This guide will help you navigate and leverage all the dashboard features to gain actionable insights into your carbon footprint.

Dashboard Overview

The Carbon GPT Dashboard provides a comprehensive view of your organization's carbon emissions across all scopes, with customizable widgets, interactive visualizations, and AI-powered insights.

Key Dashboard Components

1. Summary Cards - Quick overview of total emissions, reduction progress, and key metrics
2. Emissions Breakdown - Visual breakdown of emissions by scope, category, and business unit
3. Trend Analysis - Historical emission trends with forecasting capabilities
4. Hotspot Identification - AI-highlighted areas with highest emission intensity
5. Action Recommendations - AI-generated suggestions for emission reduction
6. Data Quality Monitor - Indicators of data completeness and reliability

Getting Started with Your Dashboard

Accessing the Dashboard

1. Log in to your Carbon GPT account
2. Select your organization from the dropdown (if you have multiple)
3. The dashboard will be the default landing page
4. Use the time period selector in the top right to adjust the view period

Customizing Your Dashboard

The dashboard is fully customizable to meet your specific needs:

1. Click the "Customize" button in the top right corner
2. Drag and drop widgets to rearrange them
3. Resize widgets by dragging the corner handles
4. Add new widgets by clicking "Add Widget"
5. Remove widgets by clicking the "X" in the widget header
6. Save your custom layout by clicking "Save Layout"

Creating Multiple Dashboard Views

You can create multiple dashboard views for different purposes:

1. Click "Dashboard Views" in the top navigation
2. Select "Create New View"
3. Name your view (e.g., "Executive Summary," "Detailed Analysis")
4. Customize the widgets for this specific view
5. Switch between views using the dropdown menu

Dashboard Widgets

Emissions Summary Widget

The Emissions Summary widget provides a high-level overview of your total emissions:

• Total emissions for the selected period
• Comparison to previous period
• Progress toward reduction targets
• Breakdown by scope (1, 2, and 3)

Configuration options:

• Display as absolute values or percentages
• Show/hide comparison to previous period
• Include/exclude specific scopes
• Display as CO₂e or by individual greenhouse gases

Emissions Breakdown Widget

This widget allows you to visualize your emissions by different dimensions:

• By scope and category
• By business unit or facility
• By activity type
• By geographic region

Configuration options:

• Chart type (pie, bar, treemap)
• Grouping dimension
• Secondary grouping dimension
• Minimum threshold for display

Emissions Trend Widget

The Emissions Trend widget shows your emissions over time:

• Historical emissions data
• Trend lines
• Forecasted emissions
• Target trajectory

Configuration options:

• Time granularity (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly)
• Comparison with previous periods
• Display of reduction targets
• Inclusion of AI-generated forecast

Hotspot Analysis Widget

This AI-powered widget identifies areas with the highest emission intensity:

• Highlights highest-emitting categories
• Shows emission intensity metrics
• Provides context with industry benchmarks
• Suggests focus areas for reduction

Configuration options:

• Number of hotspots to display
• Intensity metric (per revenue, per employee, etc.)
• Include/exclude specific categories
• Show/hide industry benchmarks

Data Quality Widget

The Data Quality widget helps you understand the reliability of your emissions data:

• Overall data quality score
• Completeness by data category
• Data source breakdown
• Areas needing attention

Configuration options:

• Quality threshold warnings
• Detail level
• Focus areas

Reduction Projects Widget

Track your emission reduction initiatives:

• Project status summary
• Expected vs. actual reductions
• Project timeline
• ROI metrics

Configuration options:

• Project filtering
• Metric focus (emissions, financial, timeline)
• Grouping options

Interactive Features

Drilling Down into Data

The dashboard supports interactive exploration:

1. Click on any chart segment to drill down into that category
2. Use breadcrumb navigation to return to higher levels
3. Apply filters to focus on specific aspects of your data
4. Save custom views for future reference

Applying Filters

Filters allow you to focus on specific aspects of your emissions:

1. Click the "Filters" button at the top of the dashboard
2. Select filter criteria (time period, business unit, scope, etc.)
3. Apply filters to see updated visualizations
4. Save filter combinations as presets

Exporting Data and Visualizations

You can export data and visualizations for use in presentations or reports:

1. Click the "Export" button on any widget
2. Choose export format (PNG, PDF, CSV, Excel)
3. Select export options (dimensions, data inclusion)
4. Download or send directly to email

AI-Powered Insights

Automated Analysis

Carbon GPT's AI automatically analyzes your emissions data to provide insights:

• Anomaly detection highlights unusual patterns
• Correlation analysis identifies relationships between activities and emissions
• Benchmark comparisons show how you compare to industry peers
• Trend analysis predicts future emissions based on historical data

Reduction Recommendations

The AI provides actionable recommendations for emission reduction:

1. Navigate to the "Recommendations" tab
2. Review AI-generated suggestions categorized by impact and effort
3. Click on any recommendation for detailed implementation steps
4. Track implemented recommendations and their impact

Natural Language Queries

Ask questions about your emissions data in plain English:

1. Click the query bar at the top of the dashboard
2. Type your question (e.g., "What's our biggest source of scope 3 emissions?")
3. View the AI-generated answer with supporting visualizations
4. Save useful queries for future use

Reporting Features

Creating Reports

Generate comprehensive reports directly from the dashboard:

1. Click "Reports" in the main navigation
2. Select "Create New Report"
3. Choose a report template or start from scratch
4. Select widgets and data to include
5. Add commentary and context
6. Generate the report in your preferred format

Scheduled Reports

Set up automatic report generation and distribution:

1. Navigate to "Scheduled Reports"
2. Click "Create Schedule"
3. Select report template and frequency
4. Choose recipients and delivery method
5. Set up conditional alerts based on specific thresholds

Compliance Reporting

Generate reports formatted for specific compliance frameworks:

1. Go to "Compliance Reports"
2. Select the relevant framework (GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, etc.)
3. Review pre-populated data from your emissions inventory
4. Complete any additional required information
5. Generate and submit the report

Best Practices

Dashboard Configuration

• Configure your dashboard to focus on your organization's key priorities
• Create role-specific views for different stakeholders
• Include both high-level summary widgets and detailed analysis widgets
• Set up alerts for significant changes or data quality issues

Regular Review Process

Establish a regular review process using the dashboard:

1. Weekly: Review data quality and completeness
2. Monthly: Analyze emission trends and hotspots
3. Quarterly: Assess progress against targets
4. Annually: Comprehensive review and strategy adjustment

Sharing Insights

• Use the dashboard in sustainability team meetings
• Create executive-friendly views for leadership updates
• Share specific insights with relevant departments
• Include dashboard screenshots in sustainability communications

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
Missing data	Incomplete data entry	Check data sources and imports
Unexpected spikes	Data entry error or actual event	Use the data quality tool to investigate
Slow loading	Too many widgets or date range too large	Optimize widget selection or narrow time frame
Inconsistent totals	Different calculation methodologies	Check emission factor settings

Getting Help

If you encounter issues with your dashboard:

1. Click the "Help" icon in the bottom right corner
2. Check the knowledge base for common issues
3. Use the chat support for immediate assistance
4. Schedule a consultation with a Carbon GPT expert

Next Steps

Now that you're familiar with the Carbon GPT Dashboard, consider these next steps:

1. Customize your dashboard to align with your organization's priorities
2. Set up regular reports for key stakeholders
3. Explore the AI recommendations for emission reduction opportunities
4. Connect additional data sources for more comprehensive analysis
5. Schedule a training session for your team to ensure everyone can leverage the dashboard effectively

For more detailed information on specific dashboard features, refer to our Dashboard Features Deep Dive.