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

Climate Change Teach-Ins

Science, Solutions, and Strategies

UMBC faculty will be giving open talks on a range of climate change issues from Tuesday March 28th through Thursday March 30th. Come learn more about the science behind climate change and its...

Posted: March 18, 2023, 4:09 PM

Earth Day Symposium

Opportunity to Share Your Research!

UMBC's 2023 Annual Earth Day Symposium is April 21, 8 AM - 6 PM, brought to you by the Geography and Environmental Systems Department and the Atmospheric Physics Graduate Program! You can submit...

Posted: March 8, 2023, 12:23 AM

Last Day: Black and Gold Rush Ends Tonight 9 PM EST

50th Anniversary! Goal of 1 Donor for Every 5 Yrs

Greetings GES alumni & friends!  Black and Gold Rush ends today, Thurs Mar 2 at 9 PM EST. Thank you for the 3 donations we have received thus far! Our goal is 10 donations, 1 for every 5 years...

Posted: March 2, 2023, 9:16 AM