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

Commencement Speech: Bill Nye the Science Guy

Did Bill Nye "The Science Guy", everyone's favorite beloved TV-show-childhood-goofy-educator, give a commencement speech at UMBC? Well, no... but he did just give a commencement speech at another...

Posted: May 20, 2015, 5:12 PM

UMBC's Greenest Graduates

UMBC students have passionately contributed to shaping the fabric of UMBC's policies and practices to green the campus and the community. Here are some of the many students who have devoted...

Posted: May 20, 2015, 10:13 AM

Thanking UMBC offices that have gone green

Congratulations and THANK YOU to our staff and faculty who have volunteered their time to complete the Green Office Program! The following offices have been awarded the Green Office Certification...

Posted: May 11, 2015, 4:21 PM