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

UMBC Eco Orgs Newsletter: student news summary!

UMBC Eco-Org Newsletter Issue 1, Volume 1; December 2016 Compiled & Written by SGA Dept. of Environmental Affairs Link: https://magic.piktochart.com/output/18485689-eco-newsletter This...

Posted: December 1, 2016, 4:30 PM

Eco-Hour: UMBC Student Podcasts on sustainability on WMBC

Did you know that #UMBC students have a podcast on WMBC radio called "Eco-Hour: A discussion of sustainability, in relation to our campus and on a global scale." Tune in tonight, every Thursday at...

Posted: December 1, 2016, 11:30 AM