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

Costa Rica summer field course info session TODAY!

Join us for our second information session on the upcoming summer field course to Costa Rica, co-led by faculty from GES & CBEE.  Information session to be held TODAY (2/27) in Rm 210...

Posted: February 27, 2017, 9:29 AM

Waste & Dinner Discussion: Think Globally, Act Locally

Think Globally, Act Locally Waste and Environmental Justice Awareness Dinner:  Wednesday, March 15th , 7pm-9pm Register: https://goo.gl/forms/yQG9A9TvsHQuzYrH3  What is RecycleMania:...

Posted: February 22, 2017, 4:36 PM

Climate Change/Costa Rica Study Abroad with GES

New study abroad field course in Costa Rica Study climate change impacts in Costa Rica UMBC's Department of Geography and Environmental Systems has announced a new faculty-led...

Posted: February 17, 2017, 3:29 PM