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

UMBC Recognized for sustainability, green campus, and more!

A recent article featuring the latest advances in greening!

UMBC Named One of the Most Green Colleges Source: http://vangelinc.com/recycling/umbc-named-one-of-the-most-green-colleges Posted: July 1st,...

Posted: July 17, 2013, 12:25 PM

Sustainability Interns: Students creating campus change!

Bright minds & passionate students driving sustainability

Join us in welcoming our summer sustainability fellows! These UMBC students and recent graduates will be working on campus through the summer of 2013 to develop campus outreach efforts through...

Posted: June 18, 2013, 3:30 PM

UMBC is launching an exciting new program: Global Studies!

Development, Health, & the Environment track

UMBC is launching an exciting new program: Global Studies! Development, Health, and the Environment prepares students to identify and analyze the challenges and opportunities posed by economic...

Posted: June 10, 2013, 1:14 PM