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

News Round Up: Sustainability in the Retriever Weekly

UMBC Green Office Program Promotes Conservation Actions The program is straightforward: offices are encouraged to become “green office certified” by meeting a number of requirements on a...

Posted: April 25, 2016, 12:43 PM

Celebrating Earth Day @UMBC #photos

The events that Celebrate Earth Week @UMBC! have been organized by passionate and committed volunteers, students leaders, caring people at this caring place. For us to achieve sustainability,...

Posted: April 22, 2016, 10:55 AM