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

Sun story: New trail to connect UMBC & Catonsville

UMBC hopes to build connections with Catonsville using Short Line Trail With the Rails to Trails program in Catonsville, an old, beaten-up path has become a new, water-resistant trail for walkers,...

Posted: May 21, 2014, 1:03 PM

UMBC Students Create Action Plan for Casual Carpooling

Thanks Media & Communication Studies students!

A big thanks to Morgan Mantell, Maria Del Rosario, and Joey McElroy for their hard work and creativity in designing a Fall 2014 action plan for the Casual Carpooling group. Morgan, Maria, and...

Posted: May 20, 2014, 1:42 PM

11 acres of forest dedicated to be preserved on campus

Monday, May 10th UMBC held a forest dedication ceremony with Dr. Hrabowski, along with local political and community leaders. Speakers included President Hrawbowski, Baltimore County Councilman...

Posted: May 19, 2014, 11:15 AM