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

Chris Swan featured in The Atlantic

UMBC’s Chris Swan transforms vacant lots in Baltimore

Congrats to Chris Swan! To read the full Atlantic article follow the website link below.

Posted: February 20, 2018, 12:16 AM

White men may benefit most from Amazon's HQ2

Dillon Mahmoudi coauthors article for The Conversation

Bravo to Dillon for this great and timely piece in The Conversation, co-authored with Amy Bhatt from GWSS.

Posted: February 6, 2018, 8:57 PM

Ali Tokay receives AMS Editor's Award

Dr. Ali Tokay, JCET-UMBC (Joint Center for Earth System Technology and a Department of Geography & Environmental Systems Affiliated Faculty Member) received the American Meteorological Society...

Posted: February 5, 2018, 9:42 PM