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

Eco-Ambassador Applications for 2023/2024 are Open!

Rising Sophomores-Seniors are eligible for this paid opp!

Our Eco-Ambassador application is LIVE for 2023-2024! Apply by May 12th if you are entering your sophomore-senior year and have any interest in sustainability! We welcome Eco-Ambassadors from any...

Posted: April 17, 2023, 1:24 PM

Introducing Retriever Air - Flight Emissions GHG Cacluator

As part of its commitment to promoting sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, the Office of Sustainability at UMBC is proud to release the Retriever Air GHG Calculator. This new tool is...

Posted: April 17, 2023, 10:06 AM

Congratulations Ohad Paris! Successful Dissertation Defense

Urban Northern Cardinal Ecology

We invite you to join us in celebrating Ohad Paris, who successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on "Ecological and Behavioral Effects on the Reproductive Success of Urban Northern...

Posted: April 12, 2023, 5:08 PM