Carbon Cut
Full-stack web application for carbon emission tracking and sustainability analytics
Carbon Cut: Custom Web Application for Sustainability
A full-stack web application built with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL to help businesses track and reduce their carbon footprint through real-time data visualization and comprehensive analytics. Features include API integrations with third-party data sources, multi-tenant architecture, and interactive dashboards powered by D3.js.
Start Date
15-01-2024
End Date
30-06-2024
Carbon Cut was developed for a manufacturing company that needed comprehensive visibility into their carbon emissions across multiple facilities. They required a custom web application to track over 50,000 tons of CO2 annually, identify emission sources, and generate actionable insights for reduction strategies.
Project Overview & Technical Requirements
The challenge was to build a real-time dashboard that could process complex environmental data from multiple sources, visualize trends, and provide automated reporting. We designed a scalable architecture that supports multi-tenant deployment, allowing the platform to serve multiple business units while maintaining data isolation and security.
Technology Stack & Architecture
We built Carbon Cut using modern web technologies optimized for data processing and visualization:
Frontend Development
React: Component-based UI architecture for responsive dashboards
D3.js: Custom data visualizations for emission trends and analytics
TypeScript: Type-safe development for reduced bugs and better maintainability
Tailwind CSS: Responsive design system for consistent UI
Backend Infrastructure
Node.js/Express: RESTful API for data processing and business logic
PostgreSQL: Relational database for structured emission data and reporting
Redis: Caching layer for real-time dashboard performance
AWS: Cloud deployment with EC2, RDS, and S3 for scalability
Key Features Implemented
Real-time Tracking: Live emission data updates with WebSocket connections
API Integrations: Third-party data sources for utility consumption and carbon factors
Multi-tenant Architecture: Isolated data storage for different business units
CSV Export: Automated reporting and data export capabilities
Design & User Experience
The design phase focused on creating an intuitive dashboard that transforms complex environmental data into clear, actionable insights. We developed interactive Figma prototypes featuring real-time charts, customizable widgets, and streamlined data entry workflows. The mobile-responsive design ensures accessibility across devices for field teams and executives alike.
Development Process & Implementation
We followed an 8-week agile development timeline, implementing features in sprints and conducting regular testing with sustainability teams. The platform was built with scalability in mind, supporting both single-tenant and multi-tenant deployments through configuration-based architecture.
Technical Achievements & Performance
Page Load Time: Under 1.5 seconds for dashboard with 10,000+ data points
Data Processing: Real-time calculations handling 500+ emission sources
API Response Time: Average 200ms for complex queries
Uptime: 99.8% availability since launch
Mobile Performance: Fully responsive with progressive web app capabilities
Carbon Cut demonstrates our expertise in building data-intensive web applications that combine powerful backend processing with intuitive user interfaces. The platform continues to help organizations track and reduce their carbon footprint through technology-driven insights.