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

Greener Student Move Out: Res Hall Donation Bins!

Retriever Treasure donation bins are out TODAY!  Residence Hall Lobbies Apartment Community Center The Commons (CIC desk) PLEASE DONATE your gently used items as you move out this...

Posted: May 18, 2017, 11:10 AM

Earth Sci Prof. on Studying Ecology, Sea Ice, Plants

Fred Huemmrich finds his happy place at JCET Dr. Fred Huemmrich is a beacon of hope for every undergraduate student who is unsure of their professional future. In some ways, Huemmrich is just...

Posted: May 12, 2017, 4:27 PM

On Campus Internship: Electric Vehicle Education Program

BEVI, the Baltimore-Washington Electric Vehicle Initiative, is a non-profit focused on electric vehicle education and outreach.  BEVI is looking for summer interns to advance our mission by...

Posted: May 8, 2017, 2:23 PM