Carbon Calculator

Carbon Calculator

Business Case

Problem Statement

Sustainability requirements demand:

• Tracking embodied carbon
• Comparing material options
• Meeting carbon targets
• Reporting emissions

Solution

Calculate and track embodied carbon for construction materials using standard emission factors.

Technical Implementation

import pandas as pd
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass
from enum import Enum


class MaterialCategory(Enum):
    CONCRETE = "concrete"
    STEEL = "steel"
    ALUMINUM = "aluminum"
    TIMBER = "timber"
    BRICK = "brick"
    GLASS = "glass"
    INSULATION = "insulation"
    PLASTIC = "plastic"
    COPPER = "copper"
    OTHER = "other"


@dataclass
class CarbonFactor:
    material: str
    category: MaterialCategory