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

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Featured News

UMBC Environmental Research & Achievement News & Updates!

Faculty & Researchers at UMBC lead in earth sciences: grants

David Lansing, Assistant Professor in Geography and Environmental Systems, has received a notification of a grant award in collaboration with UMD College Park from USDA entitled "Watershed...

Posted: March 15, 2013, 5:10 PM

The Case for Investing in Campus Sustainability

By Mark Orlowski Founder & Executive Director Sustainable Endowments Institute Whether your college is striving to reach its carbon-reduction goals or is considering divesting from fossil...

Posted: March 12, 2013, 2:52 AM

UMBC President summarizes our advances in sustainability

Dr Hrabowski on UMBC's progress & efforts in sustainability

From the 2013 Legislative Testimony, Dr Freeman Hrabowski, III, UMBC President SUSTAINABILITY Our campus community is working to address global warming every day. Through our research and...

Posted: March 11, 2013, 10:03 AM