Development of a Web Application for Individual Carbon Footprint Calculation

Abstract

Due to climate change, humanity has been developing various methods to measure environmental impacts caused by human beings in the world, one of these is the carbon footprint. With the intention to raise awareness of people about the importance of adopting more sustainable habits, a web application is included that calculates the individual carbon footprint of the Brazilian and provides information on the calculations used. The calculations performed are based on the GHG Protocol methodology and compared to those used in existing Brazilian calculators. The study made allowed to verify aspects as methodological standardization and categories used that contributed to the development and evaluation of the implemented application. A usability test was performed, through an online form containing some tasks to be performed in the application and issues related to usability and content. The evaluation result shows that the objectives have been achieved and provides a general overview of the users' experience with the use of the application.