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

The Fracking of Rachel Carson: Rescheduled for next month

Due to the snow forecast, the lecture will be on Earth Day

This is to let you know that the lecture by Dr. Sandra Steingraber originally scheduled for tomorrow has been rescheduled due to the snow storm expected to hit our region tonight and tomorrow....

Posted: March 5, 2013, 9:58 AM