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

SEA's Sustainable Yard Sale featured in The Retriever

Shannon Carney for The Retriever STUDENT LIFE Sustainability for sale BY SHANNON CARNEY   •   SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 The student-created project group, Retriever Treasures, braved the...

Posted: March 17, 2017, 1:59 PM

Energy Saving Tips: hibernate computers & take stairs

There are many ways in which students and faculty can play their part in energy conservation at UMBC. The campus has reduced carbon emissions by 15.5%  since 2007 (when President Hrabowski signed...

Posted: March 13, 2017, 3:11 PM