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

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

Petition: Make UMBC Take Action on Climate Change

We, the undersigned students, faculty, staff, and community members ask that UMBC commits to take bold and urgent action on climate change by: 1. Cut our greenhouse gas pollution by purchasing...

Posted: May 1, 2017, 8:11 PM