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

Harvest Fest Recap

Those were good times

Thanks to all those who came out to Harvest Fest today! We had a good time meeting new people and talking to some old ones too. Don't forget to keep up with ETF Newsletter and to come out to our...

Posted: October 12, 2015, 8:05 PM

Update on Library Pond & plantings (Retriever Weekly)

Zachary Garmoe for TRW NEWS Postlewate updates UMBC on the pond’s status BY KAILA PHILO   •   SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 KAILA PHILO Contributing Writer kaphilo1@umbc.edu There have been...

Posted: October 5, 2015, 3:13 PM