Viro for Microsoft Teams
Employee Guide & FAQ
Welcome to Viro!
Viro empowers you to take meaningful steps toward sustainability. This guide walks you through each feature, explains how to get the most out of Viro, and answers common questions.
How to use Viro
Closing the Activity Ring
Complete three eco-actions each day to close your Activity Ring. This daily goal encourages consistent, impactful actions that contribute to the sustainability mission. The Activity Ring resets each night at midnight.
What is co2e reduced?
"CO2e reduced" refers to the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent that is reduced or prevented from being emitted into the atmosphere. This measurement includes not only CO2, but also other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide, expressed in terms of the global warming potential of carbon dioxide.
Viro calculates CO2e reduction in pounds using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) metrics.
My Activity
Today
View your individual stats for the current day.
My Stats
View the total number of actions you have logged and carbon pollution reduced.
My Team
If a Team Challenge is active, view your team and members.
Log an Action
To contribute to closing your Activity Ring and calculate your CO2e reduction, log completed eco-actions under the categories Eat, Move, and Renew. It’s essential to log each action on the day it’s completed to ensure accurate tracking and impact measurement.
Eat
Vegetarian Meal
Vegan Meal
Pescatarian Meal
Farm to Table
Move
Bike / Walk
Carpool
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Public Transit
Renew
Recycle
Refill
Compost
Bring Your Own
My Actions
Review your entire history of eco-actions to see your cumulative impact and keep track of your sustainable habits.
Delete an Action
If an action is logged by mistake, you can delete it to maintain accuracy in your records by tapping the trash can icon.
Learning Modules
Explore educational content on the Viro home screen with new sustainability insights added each week. These resources expand your knowledge on eco-friendly practices and provide actionable tips for creating a lasting impact.
Challenges
Viro’s challenges are designed to engage you in friendly competition while promoting sustainable habits. Below are the key details for each type of challenge and the associated prizes.
Individual Challenges
In individual challenges, employees compete by completing eco-actions independently. Each eco-action you log contributes to your position on the leaderboard, allowing you to see how your efforts measure up against others in your organization.
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Every month, a new individual challenge launches to keep you engaged and consistent with your sustainability habits. Each challenge provides fresh goals and incentives, motivating you to build sustainable routines.
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Track your progress in real-time by checking the leaderboard, which showcases the top participants based on the total actions completed. This visibility adds an element of friendly competition, inspiring everyone to stay active.
Team Challenges
Team challenges encourage groups of employees to work together toward shared sustainability goals. Each eco-action logged by team members contributes to the team’s overall ranking.
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Team rankings: In team challenges, everyone’s contributions count. Teams are ranked based on the total eco-actions completed by members, so each action adds value to the team’s success.
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Team Selection: Admins at your organization are in charge of assigning team members. This ensures teams are balanced for fair and engaging competition.
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AI Features
Climate Copilot
Simply type your question in the Climate Copilot chat, and it will provide insights tailored to your sustainability queries. It’s an excellent resource for staying informed and making data-driven eco-decisions.
Viro Verify
Use AI image recognition to log actions based on uploaded images, making it easy to validate and record sustainable actions.
How to Use: After completing an eco-action, snap a photo and upload it through the app. Viro Verify will analyze the image to confirm the action, ensuring transparency and accuracy for your impact metrics.
Frequesntly Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I log an eco-action?
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Go to your dashboard, select the category (Eat, Move, or Renew), and choose the specific action you completed. Make sure to log actions on the day they’re completed for accurate tracking.
What happens if I miss logging an action on the same day?
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Actions must be logged on the day they’re completed to ensure accurate CO2e tracking. Unfortunately, past actions cannot be logged, so try to log your activities daily.
How is CO2e reduction calculated?
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Viro uses the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator to measure the impact of each eco-action, allowing you to see your positive environmental contribution.
Can I participate in both individual and team challenges at the same time?
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Yes, you can join both individual and team challenges if they’re available. Individual challenges track your personal progress, while team challenges focus on collective achievements. All employees are automatically entered into Individual Challenges.
Who decides the team I’m on for team challenges?
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Admins at your organization are responsible for team selection, ensuring a balanced setup for fair competition.
How do I view my challenge rankings?
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Visit the leaderboard in the app to see your ranking in individual challenges or your team’s standing in team challenges. The leaderboard updates in real-time based on completed eco-actions.
Are there prizes for completing challenges?
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Yes, Viro offers prizes for individual monthly challenges, usually in the form of emailed gift cards to the top performers. For custom challenges created by your organization, check with your Admin to confirm prize details.
What is Climate Copilot, and how do I use it?
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Climate Copilot is an AI tool in Viro that answers questions about sustainability and climate change. Simply type your question in the chat to receive quick insights tailored to your interests. Your organization must be enrolled in Powerapps Premium to use Climate Copilot.
What is Viro Verify, and how does it work?
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Viro Verify uses AI image recognition to log certain actions. After completing an action, snap a photo and upload it in the app. Viro Verify will confirm the action through image analysis, ensuring accuracy in your impact metrics. Your organization must be enrolled in Powerapps Premium to use Climate Copilot.
How can I access Learning Modules?
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Learning Modules are available on the Viro home screen and offer sustainability tips and educational content. New modules are added weekly to keep you informed and engaged.
Who can I contact if I have technical issues or additional questions?
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For technical support or additional questions, please contact your Admin or reach out to nick@viro.app.