Climate Data Analytics SaaS Platform

Vision To develop a B2B SaaS platform enabling businesses to capture, analyze, and report climate data (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions). The platform will offer robust reporting capabilities (BRSR, GRI), sector-wise peer benchmarking, and customizable dashboards to empower organizations in achieving their sustainability goals. 2. Target Audience Primary Users: Sustainability teams, ESG analysts, and compliance officers in medium to large enterprises. Secondary Users: C-suite executives, auditors, and regulatory bodies. 3. Features and Scope A. Login Page Requirements: Email/password-based login with "Forgot Password" functionality. Company logo display. Option for Single Sign-On (SSO) for enterprise users. B. Home Tab (Landing Page) Content: Company overview (e.g., mission, key metrics, sustainability goals). Customizable dashboard with widgets (e.g., emissions trends, compliance progress, ). Design Requirements: Modular widget-based layout with drag-and-drop functionality. Display of current Scope 1, 2, and 3 data summaries. C. Data Capture (Scope 1, 2, 3) Features: Data upload via CSV . Validation rules through template Bulk and single upload feature Scope 1, 2, and 3 categorization with a guided upload process. UI Design Notes: Step-by-step wizard for uploads. Icons and visual cues to differentiate emission scopes. D. Analyze Section Purpose: Display computations from uploaded data. Provide insights on emissions trends, hotspots, and anomalies. Visualization: Interactive graphs (e.g., bar charts, heatmaps, Sankey diagrams). Option to download visuals as PNG or PDF. Option to download the data. E. Peer Benchmarking Features: Compare company data with industry benchmarks (sector-specific). Highlight areas of strength and improvement. Design: Use comparison charts, ranking tables, and sector-specific filters. F. Reporting Section Content: Automated generation of BRSR and GRI reports based on uploaded data. Templates for download in Word, PDF, and XBRL formats. UI Design Notes: Tabbed view for different report formats. Preview functionality with editable sections. G. Settings Tab Sub-sections: User Management: Add, edit, or deactivate users. Organization Tree: Define business units, subsidiaries, and locations. Maker-Checker Workflow: Assign roles for data upload and approval. Lock Unlock Metrics: to show which all metrics will be available in upload section UI Design Notes: Minimalistic forms with dropdown menus and auto-complete features. 4. Non-functional Requirements Responsiveness: Ensure compatibility with desktops. Accessibility: Adherence to WCAG 2.1 standards (color contrast, keyboard navigation). Performance: Pages should load in under 1 seconds for an optimal user experience. 5. Design Specifications General Design Principles Clean, minimalistic interface with climate-tech-themed colors (greens, blues, earth tones). Standardized typography and iconography. Focus on data readability and interactivity. Screens Overview Login Page Home Tab Scope 1,2,3, water, air emission Data Upload (Month wise and Quarter wise) Analyze Dashboard Peer Benchmarking Page Reporting Page Settings: User Management Settings: Organization Tree Settings: Maker-Checker Dashboard Widgets Customization Notifications Feature User Profile Settings Audit Logs Page (In settings) Help and Support Page Logout icon 6. User Flow Example: Data Upload Process Navigate to "Data Capture" from the Home Tab. Select Scope (1, 2, or 3). Upload file (drag-and-drop or browse). Submit data for the checker to validate it. Checker validation to sent it for analysis 7. Deliverables for UI/UX Team Wireframes for all screens. High-fidelity prototypes for key screens (Home, Data Upload, Analyze, Reporting). Design style guide (colors, fonts, buttons, etc.). Interactive prototype for user testing in Figma.