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

Welcome to SEA!

Hi everyone! It was wonderful to meet all of you at Involvement Fest! We're so glad to hear that you're interested in Students for Environmental Awareness (SEA).  First of all, we meet...

Posted: September 10, 2015, 2:03 PM

Sustainability in UMBC's Strategic Plan

This week, the Foundations Work Group of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee will be presenting recommendations at the University Retreat. For those of you unable to participate, here is an...

Posted: August 17, 2015, 12:37 PM