Carbon Dashboard for Real-Time Embodied Emissions Tracking

Аннотация

A large proportion of the worldwide emissions OPEN ACCESS caused by greenhouse gases is attributed to the SUBMITED 25 June 2025 ACCEPTED 30 June 2025 construction sector and the manufacturing industry, PUBLISHED 07 July 2025 with much of it related to embodied carbon or emissions VOLUME Vol.07 Issue 07 2025 associated with the extraction of materials, their production, transportation, and assembly. This paper CITATION Vinod Kumar Enugala. (2025). Carbon Dashboard for Real-Time Embodied involves the conceptualization and validation of a real- Emissions Tracking. The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research, 7(07). https://doi.org/10.37547/tajiir/Volume07Issue07-05 time carbon dashboard meant to monitor embodied emissions in supply chains and project stages. The COPYRIGHT © 2025 Original content from this work may be used under the terms dashboard is designed to provide dynamic monitoring, of the creative commons attributes 4.0 License. predictive analysis, and forecasting of emissions, integrating technologies from the Internet of Things (IoT) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and presenting the results in visual forms. An on-site pilot test at a commercial construction project demonstrated that the system conducted time-stamped emission logging and alerted to high-impact building materials, and can transform procurement and operational practices. The article describes the architecture of the dashboard, the methods of data acquisition, the validation process, and the practical implications, as well as its opportunities to facilitate sustainable decision-making and stakeholder engagement. The barriers to cost implementation, data quality, and system integration will be discussed, as well as future challenges such as integrating machine learning and blockchain. Carbon tracking, specifically real-time embodied carbon tracking, has been identified as a crucial tool for achieving net-zero targets, ensuring compliance, and facilitating ESG reporting. Not only does the dashboard enhance the visibility of emissions, but it also serves as a strategic lever to advocate for building towards carbon-mindful action, which is applicable across the built environment. Keywords: Embodied Carbon, Real-Time Emissions Tracking, Carbon Dashboard, IoT in Sustainability, Life The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research 44 https://www.theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajiir Cycle Assessment (LCA) product or project life cycle, translated into metrics that provide meaning and serve stakeholders through an