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

ICARE Students Publish in Maryland Matters

Being Bold by Focusing on Justice in Climate Solutions

Congratulations to UMBC ICARE students Molly Finch, Erin Hamner, Autumn Powell, and Aiman Raza, who recently published an opinion piece: “Being bold by Focusing on Justice in Climate Solutions” in...

Posted: May 31, 2023, 3:27 PM

2023 GES Student Awardees!

Congratulations to our 2023 GES Student Awardees! Tara Willey Excellence in Teaching Award Awarded to a GES graduate student in recognition for outstanding contributions to undergraduate...

Posted: May 23, 2023, 7:11 PM

Graduating GES MS Students: Theses & Future Plans

Masters Moving to New Missions

Congratulations graduating GES Master's students! Here's to celebrating the completion of your theses and building on your recent work through future plans! Chris Blume: Thesis:...

Posted: May 23, 2023, 6:10 PM