x_snc_hack4good_0_hack4good_proposal_be5fdf9283603610f12c92d6feaad3a8.xml

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        <focus_area>sustainability</focus_area>
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        <participation>yes</participation>
        <potential_impact><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<ul><li><strong>30–50% reduction</strong> in event-related carbon emissions through informed planning</li><li><strong>Real-time dashboards</strong> showing eco-impact, sponsor contributions, and attendee engagement</li><li><strong>QR-linked sustainability pledges</strong> and digital badges for attendees</li><li><strong>Improved sponsor visibility</strong> into green initiatives and community alignment</li><li><strong>Scalable framework</strong> for eco-conscious events across regions and formats</li></ul>
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<p>EcoPulse would be a ServiceNow-powered event sustainability platform where:</p>
<ul><li>Organizers can <strong>plan and track eco-impact</strong> across categories (travel, food, materials, energy)</li><li>Attendees can <strong>pledge green actions</strong> (e.g., carpooling, digital-only materials, reusable bottles) via QR-linked forms</li><li>Sponsors can view <strong>impact dashboards</strong> showing CO₂ savings, engagement, and branding reach</li><li>Events can generate <strong>digital badges and certificates</strong> for eco-conscious participation</li><li>Optional: <strong>Carbon offset integration</strong> for travel and logistics</li><li>Dashboards can be embedded into <strong>event pages, sponsor decks, and post-event reports</strong></li></ul>]]></potential_impact>
        <problem_statement>Tech events, hackathons, and community meetups often generate significant environmental impact through travel, printed materials, food waste, and energy usage. Organizers want to reduce their footprint but lack tools to measure, track, or communicate sustainability efforts in real time. Sponsors increasingly seek eco-conscious partnerships, but visibility into impact is limited.&#13;
Without a centralized platform, sustainability becomes an afterthought rather than a core part of event strategy.</problem_statement>
        <project_name>EcoPulse - Sustainable Event Planning &amp; Impact Tracker</project_name>
        <solution_proposal><![CDATA[<h2><strong>How do you envision the ideal solution to this  problem?</strong></h2>
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<h3>Which ServiceNow products or capabilities would be used?</h3>
<p></p><ul><li><strong>App Engine Studio</strong> for event records, pledge tracking, and sponsor profiles</li><li><strong>Flow Designer</strong> for reminders, badge generation, and impact updates</li><li><strong>UI Builder</strong> for clean, mobile-friendly dashboards and sponsor views</li><li><strong>IntegrationHub</strong> for syncing with carbon offset APIs, travel data, and email platforms</li><li><strong>Attachment API</strong> for uploading event materials, certificates, and sponsor assets</li><li><strong>QR Code Generation &amp; Base64 Encoding</strong> for pledge forms and badge access</li><li><strong>Scoped App with ACLs</strong> for privacy, role-based access, and sponsor tiers</li></ul>
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<h3>Are there any technical dependencies for the proposed solution?</h3>
<p></p><ul><li>Optional: <strong>Carbon footprint calculator API</strong> for travel and logistics</li><li><strong>QR code generation</strong> for attendee pledges and badge access</li><li>Optional: <strong>Email or SMS gateway</strong> for reminders and updates</li><li>Optional: <strong>Calendar or ticketing API</strong> for syncing with event platforms</li></ul>
<p> </p>
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<h3>What challenges would you foresee in implementing this idea?</h3>
<p></p><ul><li>Ensuring <strong>accurate carbon tracking</strong> across diverse event formats</li><li>Encouraging <strong>attendee participation</strong> in sustainability pledges</li><li>Designing a <strong>lightweight, joyful UX</strong> that doesn’t feel preachy</li><li>Balancing <strong>sponsor branding</strong> with authentic impact metrics</li><li>Scaling across <strong>virtual, hybrid, and in-person events</strong></li></ul>]]></solution_proposal>
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