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

Can UMBC Go Green? Interview with Sustainability Coordinator

UMBC Magazine feature story on campus sustainability

When UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment in 2007, he took the first step to put UMBC on the path to a more...

Posted: October 15, 2013, 3:25 PM

Ribbon Cutting Tmrw: ResLife's Sustainable Community Center

New green building celebrated w carbon footprint cake, chili

Don’t forget about the Community Center Open House this Saturday, October 12th from 2-4PM. An awesome chili bar awaits you as a warm-up and study break! The Community Center is located directly...

Posted: October 11, 2013, 5:45 PM

Sustainable Events Today! Bikes, Food, Sustainability!

Lectures, Rides, Fundraiser, Meditation, Drum Circle & more!

11 AM to 1pm, Commons Breezeway PowerShift Bake Sale Fundraiser Students for Environmental Awareness are raising funds to attend a youth climate and social change/ social justice conference:...

Posted: October 4, 2013, 9:52 AM