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

Session Recap >> Engaging Youth with Food & Ag Policy

Vanessa Arcara, a recent master’s graduate from Bard College’s Center on Environmental Protection, gave a well-received session on Tuesday titled “Moving Millennials: Engaging youth with food...

Posted: October 14, 2011, 1:24 AM

Students Organize Keystone XL Pipeline Protest at...

Full Title: Students Organize Keystone XL Pipeline Protest at AASHE Student Summit Below is a repost of a blog by Eva Resnick-Day, a student organizer with the University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh...

Posted: October 13, 2011, 6:15 PM

Session Recap >> Community Colleges, National...

Full Title: Session Recap >> Community Colleges, National Resources and You This is a rough transcript taken live during the presentation. Learn more about the AASHE 2011 Transcription...

Posted: October 12, 2011, 11:53 AM