# EcoTrack SDK Guide: Creating Environmental Reports

This guide will help you create environmental reports using the EcoTrack SDK. Environmental reports include carbon emission logs, renewable energy usage, and other sustainability metrics.

## Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following:

* EcoTrack SDK installed in your Unity project
* API Key for the EcoTrack service

## Step 1: Initializing the SDK

First, initialize the EcoTrack SDK in your main script. This setup is necessary to access EcoTrack features.

```csharp
using EcoTrack;

public class EcoTrackInitializer : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start()
    {
        EcoTrackManager.Initialize("YOUR_API_KEY");
    }
}
```

## Step 2: Configuring Environmental Tracking

Configure the SDK to start tracking environmental metrics. Set the update intervals and enable tracking features.

```csharp
EcoTrackManager.SetUpdateInterval(60); // Update every 60 seconds
EcoTrackManager.EnableCarbonTracking(true);
EcoTrackManager.EnableEnergyTracking(true);
```

## Step 3: Logging Environmental Data

Log carbon emissions and energy usage within your application. This data will be used to generate reports.

### Logging Carbon Emissions

```csharp
EcoTrackManager.LogCarbonEmission(activity: "vehicle_use", amount: 75.3);
```

### Logging Renewable Energy Usage

```csharp
EcoTrackManager.LogEnergyUsage(source: "wind", amount: 150.0);
```

## Step 4: Generating Reports

Use the tracked data to generate comprehensive environmental reports. Customize the report parameters as needed.

```csharp
SustainabilityReport report = EcoTrackManager.GenerateReport(startDate, endDate);
report.SaveAsPDF("environmental_report.pdf");
```

## Step 5: Viewing Reports

Access and view the generated reports. These reports can be shared with stakeholders to demonstrate environmental impact and sustainability efforts.

```csharp
void ViewReport()
{
    SustainabilityReport report = EcoTrackManager.GenerateReport(startDate, endDate);
    string reportPath = report.GetPath();
    // Code to open and view the report
}
```

## Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage environmental reports using the EcoTrack SDK. For more advanced features and customization options, refer to the API Reference.

For further assistance, visit our [support page](https://www.ecotrack.com/support) or contact us at <support@ecotrack.com>.
