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

Call for Articles! AASHE Bulletin: Global Edition

AASHE is gearing up for the fourth edition of its semi-annual Global Edition! From building solar cars in Palestine to adopting fair trade campus policies in New Zealand, the AASHE Bulletin:...

Posted: January 24, 2011, 3:19 PM

Sustainability in American Culture

Spring 2011 First Year Seminar - Dr. Rita Turner

FYS 101R - Sustainability in American Culture (AH) GEP TuTh, 2:30PM - 3:45PM Fine Arts Building Rm. 530 Rita Turner This course explores the concept of sustainability, and how it...

Posted: January 15, 2011, 11:32 PM