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

Earth Week is Here!

Exciting events and programs are all week long!

We cant wait to see you at our Earth Week events! Join us in celebrating the Earth and our work to protect it from Monday (today!) 4/21, to Friday 4/25. Monday's Bird Box Painting, 11am on the...

Posted: April 21, 2025, 8:07 AM

Apply to be an Eco-Ambassador with The Office of Sustainability!

Applications open until Friday May 2nd!

Title: Undergraduate Eco-Ambassador Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Job Description: UMBC’s Office of Sustainability (OOS) seeks to employ responsible and dependable undergraduate students in the UMBC...

Posted: April 11, 2025, 9:51 AM