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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Featured News

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NEW: Climate& Sustainable Development Knowledge Exchange

UMBC's Newest Collaboration Hub

Are you a student, faculty, or staff member who participates in research at UMBC? Would you like to see your research highlighted on a campus wide platform?  Does your research touch on a...

Posted: March 15, 2022, 7:46 AM

Projects That Matter

Connecting People to Real World Sustainability Projects

Good news!  Projects that Matter is a free website that builds capacity and helps people work together on projects across the planet related to the Sustainable Development Goals. Faculty, Staff,...

Posted: June 30, 2021, 8:02 AM

Student Research & UN Sustainable Development Goals

Understanding the global & systemic impacts of YOUR research

Did you know that your interests can translate into research and have big sustainability impacts? Many of UMBC's students and faculty are inquiring and hypothesizing about topics connected to...

Posted: June 15, 2021, 11:35 AM