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

Registration open for UMBC eco service trip to Panama

UMBC Global Brigades student leaders have organized a spring break service trip to Central America, with an environmental mission. Click here to sign up for a Global Brigades program with UMBC....

Posted: July 20, 2016, 5:19 PM

Environment & Sustainability: Self Study

The draft Middle States Self-Study is now available to the campus community. We encourage you to review the document and share your thoughts and comments. The draft will be available for comment...

Posted: July 11, 2016, 12:06 PM