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 Voices on Climate Change

Recently in Paris, the international politicians came together to determine how to address climate change. Here at UMBC, President Hrabowski signed the "American Campus Act on Climate Pledge"...

Posted: December 17, 2015, 4:11 PM

UMBC researchers collaborate to improve sustainability

Strategies Beyond "Green" [This story originally appeared on the main UMBC website] UMBC researchers collaborate to improve sustainability, with impacts in Maryland and across the nation....

Posted: December 16, 2015, 4:23 PM