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

Campus Community Garden Update- beds built & new video

Last spring the student body voted on SGA Prove-It grant funding for a campus improvement project. 70% voted for a community garden on campus. The garden is currently being built by student...

Posted: July 8, 2014, 3:48 PM

Apply to be one of UMBC's first Eco-Ambassadors

New peer sustainability education group on campus.

Apply to join the UMBC Eco-Ambassador Team! Eco-Ambassadors… inform and inspire fellow students about how and why to live green on campus work with UMBC staff and faculty to devise and...

Posted: June 30, 2014, 1:23 PM