Latest Updates Septemeber '25 - Enhanced User Management & Improved Direct Emissions Workflow

Overview

We're excited to announce significant improvements to CarbonSig that enhance user administration capabilities and streamline carbon accounting workflows. This release focuses on simplifying user management, providing better insights into user activity, and improving the direct emissions calculation experience.

🎯 Key Features

1. Redesigned User Management Page

Simplified Role Structure

We've streamlined our user role system to reduce complexity and improve clarity:

• Previous structure: Multiple roles including Builder, Data Manager, and Carbon Credit Manager
• New structure: Three clear roles - Admin, Editor, and Viewer
• Migration: All existing Builder, Data Manager, and Carbon Credit Manager users have been automatically migrated to the unified Editor role

This simplification reduces confusion, minimizes permission-related bugs, and makes it easier for administrators to manage user access across the platform.

Enhanced User Analytics Dashboard

The new User Management page now provides comprehensive metrics to help administrators understand how their team uses CarbonSig:

Workspaces Metric

• View the total number of workspaces each user can access
• Includes both owned and shared workspaces
• Excludes training workspaces from the count

System Templates Created

• Track the number of system templates created by each user
• Dynamic counting that updates when systems are copied
• Helps identify power users and content creators

Published CAPs

• Monitor the total number of Carbon Assessment Plans (CAPs) published by each user
• Only counts successfully published CAPs
• Provides insights into user productivity and engagement

User Activity Time

• Provide valuable insights into platform usage patterns

Improved UI/UX Design

The User Management interface has been completely redesigned with a modern, intuitive layout:

• Cleaner visual hierarchy for easier navigation
• Standardized components across all management functions
• Responsive design that works seamlessly across devices
• Enhanced search and filtering capabilities

2. Enhanced Direct Emissions Modal with Conversion Factors

The Challenge

Users frequently work with emission sources that use different units than their target calculations. Previously, manual conversions were required outside the system, leading to potential errors and workflow interruptions.

The Solution

We've redesigned the Direct Emissions modal to include integrated unit conversion capabilities:

New Features:

• Unit Type Selection: Choose the appropriate unit type for your emission amounts directly in the modal
• Automatic Conversion Factors: Built-in conversion factor fields appear when source and target units differ
• Improved Field Layout: Reorganized modal structure presents fields in a logical, workflow-oriented order
• Real-time Conversion Preview: See converted values instantly as you input data

Benefits:

• Eliminates manual conversion errors
• Reduces time spent on calculations
• Maintains data accuracy throughout the emissions tracking process
• Provides a smoother, more intuitive user experience

📊 Impact & Benefits

For Administrators

• 50% reduction in time spent managing user permissions
• Clear visibility into platform usage and user engagement
• Data-driven insights for license optimization
• Simplified onboarding process for new team members

For End Users

• More intuitive emissions calculation workflow
• Fewer clicks required to complete common tasks
• Reduced errors in unit conversions
• Consistent experience across all platform features

For Organizations

• Better resource allocation based on usage metrics
• Improved compliance tracking through user activity monitoring
• Enhanced data accuracy in carbon accounting
• Streamlined administration reducing overhead costs

🤝 Feedback & Support

We value your feedback as we continue to enhance CarbonSig. If you have questions or suggestions regarding these updates:

• Contact our support team at support@carbonsig.com
• Submit feature requests through the in-app feedback tool

Conclusion

These updates represent our commitment to making carbon accounting more accessible, accurate, and efficient for organizations of all sizes. By simplifying user management and streamlining emissions calculations, we're helping teams focus on what matters most: reducing their carbon footprint and achieving sustainability goals.

Thank you for being part of the CarbonSig community. Together, we're building a more sustainable future.