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

Celebrate America Recycles Day!

Help UMBC go #BeyondtheBag

You’re invited to join us in celebrating America Recycles Day! America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promote recycling. Help UMBC go #beyondthebag starting...

Posted: November 14, 2019, 1:35 PM

FIRST ANNUAL STUDENT ECOLOGICAL DESIGN COMPETITION

Topic: Food Systems

The Baltimore Colleges and Universities for a Sustainable Environment (B’CaUSE) is excited to share the FIRST ANNUAL STUDENT ECOLOGICAL DESIGN COMPETITION open to all undergraduate and graduate...

Posted: November 5, 2019, 2:21 PM