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

APA Special Issue: Psychology & Global Climate Change

In August of 2009, I wrote about the findings from the report of the American Psychological Association's (APA) task force studying the interface between psychology and global climate change....

Posted: May 26, 2011, 10:11 PM

AASHE Student Diary Series: 'The Rot Spot'

Michael Rogers, a recent graduate of urban studies at the University of Richmond, is featured in this installment of the AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary series. A culmination of almost...

Posted: May 23, 2011, 1:07 PM

AASHE Interview Series: Kent Blumenthal, Executive...

Full Title: AASHE Interview Series: Kent Blumenthal, Executive Director, NIRSA This week’s interview is with Kent Blumenthal, the Executive Director of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports...

Posted: May 20, 2011, 12:42 PM