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

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Sustainability Champions: Patrick Hixenbaugh, '14

Students play a huge role in fostering change & improvements

Interview Questions for Graduating Sustainability Leaders: We are conducting interviews with graduating student leaders to share their stories and inspire UMBC students for years to come. We are...

Posted: April 10, 2014, 4:49 PM

When you do the math, our energy use adds up

Short and simple first steps to help the planet

The greenest, cleanest energy is the energy we save! Behind the scenes, Facilities Management, the Climate Change Task Force and especially our campus Energy Manager have been hard at work...

Posted: December 19, 2013, 3:38 PM

Retriever Article: 'UMBC Forges Ahead with Sustainability'

Article by Patrick Hixenbaugh in the Retriever Weekly

UMBC forges ahead with sustainability Sustaining the energy By Patrick Hixenbaugh, Contributing Writer Published: Thursday, September 19, 2013 More than ever, UMBC student groups are...

Posted: September 20, 2013, 10:44 AM