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

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UMBC Sustainability & Planning AASHE Webinar Available

Learn about Flooding and Transit

https://hub.aashe.org/browse/video/26967/Driving-Change-Understanding-Climate-Impacts-on-Campus-Transportation Background The continental United States is experiencing an increase in the...

Posted: September 7, 2022, 9:12 AM

UMBC Receives STARS Gold Rating

AASHE Recognizes UMBC's Sustainability Achievements

UMBC has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the...

Posted: August 24, 2022, 8:56 AM

JESS SI Call for Papers: Critical Energy Literacy

Intersectional Approaches to Research, Pedagogy, & Activism

Critical Energy Literacy: Intersectional Approaches to Research, Pedagogy, and Activism Manuscript submission deadline: January 31st, 2023 Amidst the growing climate crisis, critically informed...

Posted: June 15, 2022, 10:15 AM