Overview

As part of the Co-Innovation Lab at Munich University of Applied Sciences, an interdisciplinary team of eleven students from Munich University of Applied Sciences and the Finnish TAMK University developed a web-based tool for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the Department of Labor and Economic Affairs (RAW) of the City of Munich. The aim was to provide SMEs not only with the possibility to comprehensively record their CO2 emissions, but also with relevant information on the management of greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol. This should help to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2035 in Munich.

Creating knowledge and providing orientation

In addition to providing orientation for SMEs, EcoScope serves as a comprehensive solution for providing information, raising awareness and building knowledge about how to record and reduce the company's CO2 emissions. Through practical tips and tricks as measures to reduce emissions, SMEs are taken by the hand to take the first steps towards climate neutrality.

Transparency about the CO2 footprint

Through a targeted query of emissions data, the CO2 footprint is automatically calculated using emissions conversion factors. This enables companies to be transparent about their emissions and thus provides a clear decision-making aid as to where CO2 can be saved.

Essential component of Munich's climate strategy

Achieving the goal of climate neutrality in Munich by 2035 requires the commitment of small and medium-sized enterprises. EcoScope provides SMEs with an innovative tool that enables them to play their part in the City of Munich's climate goal and make a difference in the long term. Thus, everyone involved benefits - the SMEs, the City of Munich and its citizens, and the environment!

The project was carried out under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Günzel and Prof. D. Brehm from Munich University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the lecturers Anne-Mari Sainio and Teemu Heinimäki from Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The team was also supported by Lars Schmitz and Behboud Kalantary from Amazon Web Services and Hans-Jürgen Haak. In addition, the project was carried out in close cooperation with the client Christian Rothe of the Department of Labor and Economic Affairs of the City of Munich.

About the Co-Innovation Lab

This challenge was carried out as a joint project between the DTLab and the Co-Innovation Lab of the Munich University of Applied Sciences. The Co-Innovation Lab is a comprehensive concept for innovation projects between students and companies. Temporary innovation partnerships - in the form of projects - are created between companies, students and lecturers. Initiated by Prof. Holger Günzel and Prof. Lars Brehm (both Munich University of Applied Sciences), more than 25 innovation projects are currently carried out each year, often on an interdisciplinary basis. The Co-Innovation Lab is structured as an open community. Interested lecturers can use the concept of the Co-Innovation Lab in their courses and are welcome to actively participate in its further development.

Semester: Winter Semester 2021/22

Faculty: FK07 Computer Science & FK10 Business Administration

Lecturers: Prof. Lars Brehm; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Günzel

Challenge Partner: Referat für Arbeit und Wirtschaft (RAW)

Supporting documents

During the challenge, the students created various documents:

• Press release
• Storyboard
• Working backwards
• FAQ
• Empathy map

Challenge video.

More documents can be found on Github.