Amber Montgomery SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

The idea is to allow custom naming for categories. Companies may have more specific names to categorize types of activity data and emissions other than what is shown in the Microsoft Sustainability Manager out of the box. For example, "Mobile combustion" may be renamed to "Vehicle fleet emissions." "Industrial processes" may be renamed to "Manufacturing and industrial emissions," or whatever best describes the category of activity data or emissions for a particular company.

Currently, deleting incorrectly entered records from Carbon Activities or Emissions requires tedious manual deletion, either page by page or through complex queries in Power Platform.

To make things easier, we propose implementing a user-friendly bulk delete feature with just a simple click of a button. Before proceeding with deletion, a confirmation message, such as "Are you sure you want to delete?" will pop up, ensuring you have a safety net to avoid accidental deletions. Additionally, we'll incorporate a fail-safe by automatically saving previous versions of the data, enabling easy reversion if needed. This enhancement will streamline your data clean-up process and save you time and effort, without the need for technical expertise.

We aim to simplify the process of calculating carbon emissions in Microsoft Sustainability Manager by automating the mapping of data to default calculations. Upon data ingestion, the system will prompt users to prioritize factors from more specific sources (e.g., supplier or facility-specific data) to more general references (e.g., EPA or Defra factors). Based on the chosen prioritization, the system will automatically map the data to default emission calculation formulas and automatically calculate emissions, saving users time and effort in manual calculations. Users can have confidence in the accuracy and consistency of their emission calculations without the need for extensive data mapping.

However, we understand that flexibility is essential, so customers who prefer to use their custom carbon emissions calculations can still do so. They will have the option to input their own calculations, providing complete control over the emission calculation process.

To improve user experience and streamline carbon emissions calculations in Microsoft Sustainability Manager, we propose organizing Calculation Models and Calculation Profiles by categories or emissions sources. This enhancement will make it significantly easier for users to locate the appropriate calculations they need for specific scenarios. By categorizing and grouping calculations based on emissions sources, industries, or other relevant criteria, users can quickly identify the right calculation for their sustainability assessments, saving time and effort.

Moreover, we could introduce a "Favorites" feature, allowing users to mark and save frequently used calculations for quick access. With this feature, users could easily bookmark the calculations they rely on most, reducing the need to search for them repeatedly. This personalized organization would further optimize workflow efficiency and empower users to work with their preferred calculations effortlessly.

To simplify calculations and improve accuracy, we propose automating metric prefix conversions within the Microsoft Sustainability Manager. With this enhancement, the system will intelligently recognize and handle inputs or outputs in different metric prefixes, eliminating the need for users to manually perform conversions.

For instance, if a conversion factor for Joules (J) is available, and an input or output involves Megajoules (MJ), the system will automatically adjust the value for seamless and precise calculations. Whether it's millimeters (mm) to meters (m), kilograms (kg) to metric tons (MT), or any other metric prefix conversion, our platform will accommodate the variations to deliver consistent and reliable results.

By automating metric prefix conversions, we aim to:

1. Enhance Accuracy: Eliminate potential errors arising from manual conversions, ensuring precise and reliable calculations in sustainability assessments.

2. Simplify Workflows: Save users valuable time and effort by removing the burden of performing complex conversions manually.

3. Improve User Experience: Create a seamless and intuitive calculation process, enhancing overall usability and satisfaction with the platform.