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

Student leader needed: Enviro Service Spring Break

Hi all, For the past several years, UMBC students have stepped up to organize an environmental service trip during spring break. By serving locally, students are able to contribute to local...

Posted: September 22, 2015, 12:17 PM

Pics from UMBC's Pig Pen Pond: Science of Water (SCI 100)

Did you know that this peaceful pond is right on campus? It's called Pig Pen Pond.  Back when UMBC's land was used for farming, this was where the pigs would bathe. These Science of Water...

Posted: September 17, 2015, 12:35 PM

Meet our Eco-Intern & student leader: Kourtney Rutkowski

Over the next few weeks we'll be highlighting the work and viewpoints of our student volunteers, the #‎UMBC Eco-Ambassadors! First we are kicking off the series with a spotlight on Kourtney...

Posted: September 17, 2015, 12:20 PM