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

Sustainability as a part of Civic Engagement Conference tmrw

UMBC hosts regional conference; speakers on sustainability

Join us at UMBC for tomorrow's conference! Tanvi Gadhia, UMBC's sustainability coordinator, will be speaking on the Breaking Ground panel about her work, Jack Anthony Bautista Neumeier, an SGA...

Posted: April 5, 2013, 9:19 AM

AASHE @ Clinton Global Initiative University

President Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. Each year, CGI U hosts a meeting...

Posted: April 3, 2013, 12:31 PM

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

From April 22nd: series of ecofriendly events & activities!

Mon 4/22 10am-2pm: Ecofest Kickoff Fair on the Quad (rain location: lower Flat Tuesday) Hosted by Students for Environmental Awareness Mon 4/22, 4pm-5pm: Silent Spring in the Age of...

Posted: April 3, 2013, 11:44 AM