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

Urban Water Sustainability Undergraduate Research Program

Interested in Urban Water Sustainability? Join the UWIN Undergraduate Research Program The Urban Water Innovation Network (UWIN) allows student to conduct an independent research project by...

Posted: December 6, 2016, 12:03 PM

Earth Science Poster Session Dec 7th, 12-1pm

http://my.umbc.edu/groups/jcet/events/45612

Geography & Environmental Systems Department Seminar Series Presents: The Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET) Poster Session Sondhiem building, Ground Floor Wed, Dec 7, 12-1pm...

Posted: December 6, 2016, 11:37 AM