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

EcoFest: Celebrate Earth Day all week!

Come out to celebrate earth day all week with Students for Environmental Awareness (SEA) from April 16th-April 20th. Here is just a quick overview of the events Students for Environmental...

Posted: April 13, 2018, 11:21 AM

Co Lab: Help tell the story of UMBC & Climate Action!

Apply today to the UMBC CoLab Program to help tell the about UMBC's efforts to address climate change through video production! Create an effective narrative about UMBC’s campus, communities,...

Posted: March 27, 2018, 11:08 AM

Adopt a Plot in UMBC's Community Garden!

Spring is around the corner! Register for a plot in UMBC's community garden!  The garden was built by students for anyone in the UMBC community to have access to fertile soil and land to grow in....

Posted: March 15, 2018, 10:24 AM