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

New living green roof for the Administration Building

To: The UMBC Community From: President Freeman Hrabowski I am delighted to announce that the France-Merrick Foundation has made a $1 million gift to UMBC to fund the transformation of our...

Posted: October 3, 2014, 9:12 AM

Eco-Ambassadors: supporting & strengthening sustainability

"Eco-Ambassadors" are a new team of 10 students who work with the UMBC Climate Action Steering Committee to offer the support, tools and resources to help connect and empower students to campus...

Posted: September 25, 2014, 3:55 PM

GES Costa Rica field course featured in Baltimore Sun

GES Costa Rica course as example of experiential learning

Our first study abroad field course to Costa Rica was just featured in the Education special section of the Baltimore Sun.  The pieces focuses on how different Maryland schools are promoting...

Posted: September 8, 2014, 5:44 PM