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

AASHE Interview Series: John Robinson, Executive...

Full Title: AASHE Interview Series: John Robinson, Executive Director, UBC Sustainability Initiative John Robinson, the Executive Director of the University of British Columbia's Sustainability...

Posted: January 24, 2012, 4:41 PM

AASHE Student Diary Series: Gender and...

Full Title: AASHE Student Diary Series: Gender and Sustainability, Part 1 This is the second appearance in the AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary series by Darlene Seto, a graduate...

Posted: January 23, 2012, 5:43 PM

STARS Factoids and Best Practices: A Recap of STARS

In 2012, the STARS team continues its monthly blog post on facts, trends, and best practices in campus sustainability. Our first blog post of the year is based on data submitted by over 140 STARS...

Posted: January 9, 2012, 10:08 AM