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

Maryland Green Prisons Initiative

It was two years ago when Chris Swan received a phone call from an old graduate-school friend on the west coast who heard Maryland prison officials were looking for scientists to collaborate on...

Posted: September 6, 2014, 11:18 AM

GES grad student & Shriver Fellow in Peace Corps video

Check this out: A quick video clip that was put together by the Peace Corps, featuring two RPCVs who are now pursuing graduate degrees and continuing their service work.  One of them is our own...

Posted: September 4, 2014, 1:30 PM