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

Connecting via social media during #AASHE2011

For those at the conference, and for those who are not able to attend, we hope the below social media tools will foster a stronger connection with what is happening on the ground! Please join us...

Posted: October 7, 2011, 11:59 AM

Energizing the Higher Ed Sustainability Movement --...

Full Title: Energizing the Higher Ed Sustainability Movement -- with Renewables I recently attended the fourth annual Renewable Energy Technology (RETECH) conference in Washington, D.C., from...

Posted: October 7, 2011, 10:51 AM

U.S. Higher Education Solar Capacity Leaps 450...

Full Title: U.S. Higher Education Solar Capacity Leaps 450 percent in 3 Years We are pleased to announce that today AASHE has launched a new Campus Solar Photovoltaic Installations Database that...

Posted: October 6, 2011, 1:31 PM