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. 

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Introducing Retriever Air - Flight Emissions GHG Cacluator

As part of its commitment to promoting sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, the Office of Sustainability at UMBC is proud to release the Retriever Air GHG Calculator. This new tool is...

Posted: April 17, 2023, 10:06 AM

GHG Emissions 101 - NEW CAMPUS RESOURCE

Learn about Emissions at UMBC

Have you ever had a question about GHG emissions at UMBC but did not know where to look or who to ask?  That's why the Office of Sustainability has launched the brand new emissions page!   ...

Posted: September 22, 2022, 12:06 PM

Looking for Sustainability Metrics? Visit the new dashboard!

All of UMBC's sustainability data in one place!

The Office of Sustainability is pleased to share with the campus the new Data Dashboard. The Dashboard serves as a data repository for many of the most commonly used metrics related to...

Posted: March 27, 2020, 10:16 AM