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

Welcome Back UMBC!

Please share with us what sustainability means to you!

Sustainability Matters wants to wish YOU a warm welcome back to UMBC!  As we start the new academic year we are curious about what sustainability means to you and what are some topics you'd...

Posted: August 28, 2019, 2:27 PM

UMBC's Sustainability Matters Welcomes New Asst. Director

Sustainability Matters is pleased to introduce and welcome the newest member of our team: Mr. Ryan Kmetz. Mr. Kmetz joins UMBC as the Assistant Director of Sustainability and has an office located...

Posted: August 14, 2019, 8:23 AM