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

Dr. Erle Ellis in the New York Times

Overpopulation Is Not the Problem

Dr. Ellis discusses world population growth and human adaptability in this Op-Ed piece for the New York Times.

Posted: September 17, 2013, 4:13 PM

Celebrate World Car Free Day

Learn about Transit Services with a Tour!

Celebrate World Car Free Day with OCSS! Every year on or around September 22nd people around the world get out of their cars and onto the streets to celebrate World Car Free Day which is aimed at...

Posted: September 13, 2013, 12:17 PM

Get Involved! Join an org related to sustainability!

With so many environmental groups on campus, connect today!

Join an organization related to campus sustainability! Student-led Groups: UMBC Students for Environmental Awareness (SEA) Weekly Meetings 12-1pm in Commons 318....

Posted: September 11, 2013, 2:37 PM