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

Summer Internships on campus: YES Fellowship

Assist with the advancement of Electric Vehicles

Are you interested in: Learning more about environmental science, policy and practice Participating in arts, design, education and communication Working on renewable energy and carbon...

Posted: April 11, 2013, 8:07 PM

Empowering Our Students to Lead the Revolution

By Dedee DeLongpre Johnston Director of Sustainability Wake Forest University We recently hosted a panel event on campus that probed the realms of morality, justice, capitalism and...

Posted: April 9, 2013, 4:27 AM

Join us for ECOFEST: UMBC's Weeklong Earth Day Celebrations!

Updated calendar: Documentary Screening!

2013 Ecofest Calendar of Events:   Mon 4/22 10am-2pm: Kick-off Fair: Quad, Rain location: Lower Flat Tuesday's Join us for food, live music, drum circle, solar cooking, games & give...

Posted: April 5, 2013, 9:34 AM