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 >>Identifying Change Management...

Full Title: Session Recap >>Identifying Change Management Strategies for Sustainability Thanks to Russ Pierson for transcribing this session! Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription Project and...

Posted: October 10, 2011, 10:55 AM

Recap: Update on the Presidents Climate Commitment

Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription Project and help spread the great ideas presented at the conference! Tony Cortese Executive Director of Second Nature Just a year after AASHE was created,...

Posted: October 10, 2011, 10:47 AM

Session Recap >>Establishing a Research Agenda for...

Full Title: Session Recap >>Establishing a Research Agenda for the Sustainability Field Thanks to Alexa Bakker for transcribing this session! Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription Project and...

Posted: October 10, 2011, 10:46 AM