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

GES Council of Major Board Elections

Sign up by May 1 to Run!

The GES Council of Majors is holding elections for officers! Sign up by May 1st to run via this link.

Posted: April 24, 2023, 12:30 PM

Seminar and Chat: Dr. Panagopoulos on Climate Change

Nature-Based Solutions

On Tues., Apr. 25, Dr. Thomas Panagopoulos (Universidade do Algarve in Portugal) will join GES on UMBC's campus to engage in a 2-part event. 2-3 PM: Chat with Graduate Students - Sondheim 210...

Posted: April 24, 2023, 11:42 AM

Upcoming Department Seminars

Apr 25, Apr 26, May 3

The GES Department cordially invites you to our next seminars of the Spring 2023 semester. Tues., Apr. 25, 4 PM Dr. Thomas Panagopoulos (Universidade do Algarve in Portugal) will speak on...

Posted: April 24, 2023, 9:31 AM