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

25 Students Inspired & Empowered @Climate Conference

Powershift gears students up to protect people & the planet

The following is a feature article for the Retriever Weekly UMBC students involved in Powershift A trip to Pittsburgh that left students inspired and motivated By Shannon Williams Staff...

Posted: November 4, 2013, 12:54 PM

Dr. Dawn Biehler on Mind Over Matters, Seattle Public Radio

Dr. Biehler talks about her new book, *Pests in the City*

Dr. Dawn Biehler gave an interview about her new book *Pests in the City* on the Sustainability Segment of Mind Over Matters, KEXP-Seattle Public Radio (to listen to the archived program, click on...

Posted: November 3, 2013, 10:01 PM

BreakingGround Course: Environmental Justice in the city

New course deals w green spaces, community garden & wellness

AMST 422: Preserving Places, Making Spaces in Baltimoretrains students to complete research in cultural history and develop related public programming working with a community in Baltimore city....

Posted: October 28, 2013, 10:10 AM