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

AASHE 2010 Wrap-up: Conference Materials, Blog...

Full Title: AASHE 2010 Wrap-up: Conference Materials, Blog Coverage, Photos & Video Fall is flying by! I find it hard to believe that it has already been over a month since the AASHE 2010...

Posted: November 23, 2010, 9:57 AM

AASHE Student Diary Series: Advice for Banning...

Full Title: AASHE Student Diary Series: Advice for Banning Bottled Water on Campus? (St. Lawrence U) This installment of the AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary series features the...

Posted: November 22, 2010, 1:04 PM

AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary Series:...

Full Title: AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary Series: Southern Illinois U Carbondale Welcome to the inaugural AASHE Bulletin Sustainability Student Diary  post! This is the first of a...

Posted: November 5, 2010, 2:26 PM