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

Sustainability Intern Profile - Laura Blevins

Name: Laura Blevins Major: Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Track Class Position: Junior Hometown: Pasadena, MD Environmental Background:   Last summer, Laura had the pleasure of serving as...

Posted: October 2, 2011, 10:16 PM

AASHE Mourns the Passing of Wangari Maathai

The staff, directors and membership of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) mourn the passing of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai who died...

Posted: September 26, 2011, 1:12 PM

Why Rio+20 Matters to You

I just finished a conference call where more than a dozen NGO leaders were holding a discussion with representatives from the US Departments of State, Education, and Labor. The meeting was...

Posted: September 20, 2011, 1:00 PM