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

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Recap >> Billion Dollar Green Challenge Launches at...

Full Title: Recap >> Billion Dollar Green Challenge Launches at AASHE2011 What follows is a rough transcript drafted live at AASHE2011. A video of the keynote session during which this...

Posted: October 11, 2011, 10:06 AM

Session Recap >> Campus Sustainable Food Projects

Thanks to Alexa Bakker for transcribing this session! Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription Project and help spread the great ideas presented at the conference! Presenters: Peggy F. Barlett, Emory...

Posted: October 11, 2011, 9:44 AM