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December 2022
v0.8.0

Category models

Category models define how product categories map to emission factor categories, enabling more accurate and automated impact calculations.

Transport calculator

A dedicated transport calculator computes emissions from logistics based on distance, mode, and cargo weight.
November 2022
v0.7.0

Public database

A public database of emission factors is now available for all users to search and reference when building product footprints.

Use stage visualization

Life cycle stage visualization shows how environmental impacts are distributed across upstream, direct, and downstream stages.

Document management

Documents can now be uploaded and attached to products for supporting evidence and certifications.
October 2022
v0.6.0

Company subscription management

Subscription management has been added with plan selection and billing integration.Product and activity search now uses Lucene-based full-text indexing for faster, more relevant results.

Data import

CSV data import has been introduced with support for multiple activity formats, chunked processing for large files, and email notifications on completion.

Dashboard

The main dashboard has been redesigned with date filtering (MTD, YTD), home page filtering, and improved data presentation.

Share footprint

Product footprints can now be shared externally via dedicated sharing links.

GHG report

Emission sources can now be included in GHG Protocol reports with scope categorization.
September 2022
v0.5.0

Data requests

Organizations can now request environmental data from their suppliers, with status tracking and completion workflows.
August 2022
v0.4.0

Product visibility levels

Products support configurable visibility levels (private, shared, public) for controlling access.Breadcrumb navigation has been added for easier wayfinding within the application.
June 2022
v0.3.0

Passport UI

A product passport view provides a public-facing summary of a product’s environmental data.

Reduce page

A dedicated reduce page helps identify opportunities for lowering environmental impact.
April 2022
v0.2.0

Taxonomy UI

A visual taxonomy browser allows navigating and assigning product classifications.

Company admin

Company administration features include member management, settings, and profile configuration.
March 2022
v0.1.0

Platform launch

The Variable platform has launched with core capabilities for product carbon footprint modeling, activity tracking, supplier management, and environmental data search.