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

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UMBC President summarizes our advances in sustainability

Dr Hrabowski on UMBC's progress & efforts in sustainability

From the 2013 Legislative Testimony, Dr Freeman Hrabowski, III, UMBC President SUSTAINABILITY Our campus community is working to address global warming every day. Through our research and...

Posted: March 11, 2013, 10:03 AM

UMBC leads in environmental science & tech. research

Dr Hrabowski extols UMBC's advances & in earth sciences

From the 2013 Legislative Testimony, Dr Freeman Hrabowski, III, UMBC President   According to the Higher Education Research & Development Survey, the campus ranks 18th nationally in...

Posted: March 11, 2013, 9:56 AM