What UMBC is Doing

44.02% Reduction in GHG Emissions from 2007 – 2020

397 Tons of Organic Waste Composted since 2016

26.18 Million kWh of Renewable Energy used in 2020

Over 20 sustainability web tools to explore campus features, review green data, and measure your own impact

UMBC has a history of working to implement sustainable practices on campus while also researching sustainable opportunities in the classroom. These actions create and demonstrate positive social, economic, and environmental impacts both locally and globally. 

Ratings & Recognition

AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Logo

Featured News

Career Fair Today!

Grab your resume and meet us in the UC at 11am!

Today, Wednesday 2/19, from 11-130pm in the UC Ballroom is the Sustainability Career Fair! Join us to discover how to incorporate your interests in environmental protection into careers paths of...

Posted: February 19, 2025, 8:22 AM

T-7 Days Until The Sustainability Career Fair

From mechanical engineering to finance, there is always a way to incorporate sustainability into your career. Grab your resume and stop by the Sustainability Career Fair, from 11am to 130pm on...

Posted: February 12, 2025, 10:07 AM

Take Our Move Out Collection Feedback Survey

Help shape the future of our program!

Heard about The Office of Sustainability and Retriever Essentials' move out initiative? Maybe not? tell us about your experience (or lack thereof) by filling out this quick 5 question anonymous...

Posted: January 24, 2025, 11:04 AM