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

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Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI)

Higlight the role of HEIs in Sustainable Development (Free)

HESI+10 Global Forum  Role of higher education in building back better from COVID-19 and advancing the 2030 Agenda   Register now here!  The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) is...

Posted: March 28, 2022, 9:05 AM

Free Workshop: Teaching Climate Change Affectively [sic]

Workshop: Teaching Climate Change Affectively January 4, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST This train the trainer workshop is for faculty to explore practices from eco-therapy and The Work that...

Posted: December 10, 2020, 12:23 PM