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title: GreenPath AI Emission Tracker
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🌱 GreenPath: AI & Data Analytics Platform for Reducing Shipment CO₂ Emissions

Designed and Developed by Sayed Mohd Zayeem Khateeb

🎯 Overview

GreenPath is an AI-powered platform that helps logistics and supply chain companies measure, analyze, and reduce CO₂ emissions per shipment while recommending optimized delivery routes that minimize emissions without significantly affecting delivery time or cost.

🏆 Key Achievements

• 22% reduction in CO₂ emissions through green route optimization
• Real-time emission tracking with IPCC-compliant calculations
• Multi-objective optimization balancing emissions, cost, and delivery time
• Professional dashboard with eco-friendly design and advanced analytics

🌟 Core Features

1. 🧮 CO₂ Emission Calculator

• Formula-based estimation: CO₂ = Distance × Weight × EmissionFactor
• Multiple transport modes: Road, Rail, Air, Ship (Container & Bulk)
• IPCC 2019 Guidelines compliance for emission factors
• Carbon tax cost calculation with customizable rates

2. 🗺️ Green Route Recommendation Engine

• OpenRouteService API integration for accurate routing
• Multi-modal transport optimization (truck + rail combinations)
• Time constraint balancing (max 10% time penalty for green options)
• Emission reduction visualization with percentage improvements

3. 📊 Analytics Dashboard

• Professional eco-friendly design (green accents, clean layout)
• Real-time KPIs: Total emissions, reduction percentage, carbon tax savings
• Interactive visualizations: Transport mode comparison, emission trends
• Regional analysis and performance metrics

4. 📈 Business Impact Simulation

• Scenario analysis: "What if X% shipments use optimized routes?"
• Financial impact: Carbon tax savings and ESG score improvement
• ROI calculations for sustainability investments
• Regulatory compliance readiness assessment

5. 📋 Comprehensive Reporting

• PDF reports with executive summaries and recommendations
• Excel exports with detailed shipment data and analytics
• Downloadable formats for management review and compliance

🚀 Quick Start

Option 1: Streamlit Web App (Recommended)

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/zayeemskhateeb-cloud/greenpath-ai-emission-tracker.git
cd greenpath-ai-emission-tracker

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run the Streamlit app
streamlit run streamlit_app.py

# Access at http://localhost:8501

Option 2: FastAPI Backend + Frontend

# Terminal 1: Start FastAPI backend
cd src/api
python main.py
# Backend available at http://localhost:8000

# Terminal 2: Start Streamlit frontend
streamlit run streamlit_app.py
# Frontend available at http://localhost:8501

Option 3: Docker Deployment

# Build and run with Docker Compose
docker-compose up -d

# Access services:
# - Streamlit: http://localhost:8501
# - FastAPI: http://localhost:8000
# - API Docs: http://localhost:8000/docs

🛠️ Technology Stack

Backend & AI

• Python 3.8+ - Core programming language
• FastAPI - High-performance API framework
• SQLAlchemy - Database ORM with SQLite
• Pandas & NumPy - Data processing and analytics
• Scikit-learn - Machine learning capabilities

Frontend & Visualization

• Streamlit - Interactive web application framework
• Plotly - Advanced data visualizations
• Folium - Interactive maps for route visualization
• Custom CSS - Professional eco-friendly design

APIs & Integration

• OpenRouteService - Route optimization and geocoding
• IPCC Emission Factors - Scientifically accurate CO₂ calculations
• RESTful APIs - Seamless integration capabilities

Reports & Export

• ReportLab - Professional PDF report generation
• OpenPyXL - Excel export functionality
• Custom templates - Branded report formats

📁 Project Structure

greenpath-ai-emission-tracker/
├── src/
│   ├── api/                    # FastAPI backend
│   │   └── main.py            # API endpoints and logic
│   ├── emissions/             # CO₂ calculation engine
│   │   └── emission_calculator.py
│   ├── route_optimizer/       # Green route optimization
│   │   └── green_route_optimizer.py
│   ├── database/              # Data models and storage
│   │   └── models.py
│   └── reports/               # Report generation
│       └── report_generator.py
├── streamlit_app.py           # Main Streamlit application
├── requirements.txt           # Python dependencies
├── docker-compose.yml         # Container orchestration
├── .env.example              # Environment variables template
└── README.md                 # This file

🔧 Configuration

1. Environment Setup

# Copy environment template
cp .env.example .env

# Add your API keys (optional for basic functionality)
OPENROUTESERVICE_API_KEY=your_key_here
DATABASE_URL=sqlite:///greenpath.db

2. API Keys (Optional)

• OpenRouteService: For enhanced routing (free tier available)
• No API keys required for basic emission calculations and demo functionality

3. Database

• SQLite (default): Automatic setup, no configuration needed
• PostgreSQL: Update DATABASE_URL in .env for production

📊 Usage Examples

Emission Calculator

from src.emissions.emission_calculator import EmissionCalculator, TransportMode

calculator = EmissionCalculator()

# Calculate emissions for a truck shipment
result = calculator.calculate_emissions(
    distance_km=500,
    weight_tonnes=2.5,
    transport_mode=TransportMode.ROAD_TRUCK
)

print(f"CO₂ Emissions: {result['co2_emissions_kg']} kg")
# Output: CO₂ Emissions: 77.5 kg

Route Optimization

from src.route_optimizer.green_route_optimizer import GreenRouteOptimizer

optimizer = GreenRouteOptimizer()

# Get green route recommendations
recommendations = optimizer.recommend_green_routes(
    origin="New York, NY",
    destination="Los Angeles, CA",
    weight_tonnes=5.0
)

print(f"Greenest option: {recommendations['summary']['greenest_option']}")

📈 Business Impact

Environmental Benefits

• Up to 22% reduction in CO₂ emissions per shipment
• IPCC-compliant emission calculations for accurate reporting
• Carbon footprint tracking with detailed analytics
• ESG score improvement through sustainability metrics

Financial Benefits

• Carbon tax savings: Potential $1,250+ monthly savings
• Regulatory compliance: Readiness for emission regulations
• Operational efficiency: Optimized route planning
• Brand reputation: Enhanced sustainability profile

Operational Benefits

• Real-time monitoring of emission performance
• Data-driven decisions with comprehensive analytics
• Scalable solution for growing logistics operations
• Integration-ready APIs for existing systems

🎨 Design Philosophy

Eco-Friendly Theme

• Primary Color: 🌱 Green (#2ECC71) for sustainability focus
• Secondary: ⚪ Clean whites and soft greys (#F8F9FA)
• Accent: 🔵 Professional navy (#34495E) for trust
• Typography: Modern sans-serif fonts (Roboto, Inter)

User Experience

• Minimalist design with purpose-driven interfaces
• Mobile responsive layout for all devices
• Intuitive navigation with clear visual hierarchy
• Professional aesthetics suitable for enterprise use

🚀 Deployment Options

1. Streamlit Cloud (Recommended)

# Push to GitHub and deploy via Streamlit Cloud
# Automatic deployment with GitHub integration

2. Heroku

# Deploy to Heroku with Procfile
echo "web: streamlit run streamlit_app.py --server.port=\$PORT --server.address=0.0.0.0" > Procfile
git add . && git commit -m "Deploy to Heroku"
heroku create your-app-name
git push heroku main

3. Docker Production

# Production deployment with Docker
docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d

📋 API Documentation

FastAPI Endpoints

• GET / - Health check and API information
• POST /calculate-emissions - Calculate CO₂ emissions
• GET /compare-transport-modes - Compare emission factors
• POST /optimize-route - Get green route recommendations
• POST /scenario-analysis - Business impact simulation
• GET /emission-factors - IPCC emission factors reference

Interactive API Docs

Access comprehensive API documentation at http://localhost:8000/docs when running the FastAPI backend.

🧪 Testing & Validation

Emission Calculations

• IPCC 2019 Guidelines compliance verification
• Transport mode accuracy testing with real-world data
• Carbon tax calculations with multiple rate scenarios

Route Optimization

• Multi-modal efficiency testing across different distances
• Time penalty validation within acceptable limits
• Cost-benefit analysis for optimization recommendations

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve GreenPath! Here's how to get started:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add AmazingFeature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/AmazingFeature
5. Open a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

• Follow PEP 8 Python style guidelines
• Add comprehensive docstrings for new functions
• Include unit tests for new features
• Update documentation for API changes

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

👨‍💻 Author

Sayed Mohd Zayeem Khateeb

• 🌐 GitHub: @zayeemskhateeb-cloud
• 💼 LinkedIn: Sayed Mohd Zayeem Khateeb
• 📧 Email: zayeem.s.khateeb@gmail.com

🙏 Acknowledgments

• IPCC for emission factor guidelines and methodology
• OpenRouteService for routing and geocoding services
• Streamlit for the amazing web app framework
• FastAPI for high-performance API development
• Open-source community for excellent libraries and tools

🌟 Star History

If you find GreenPath helpful for your sustainability goals, please ⭐ star this repository!

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