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

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FEMA releases new National Risk Index (NRI)

Visualize hazards and plan for resilience

The National Risk Index is a new, online mapping application from FEMA that identifies communities most at risk to 18 natural hazards. This application visualizes natural hazard risk metrics and...

Posted: November 19, 2020, 9:56 AM

New Application Highlights UMBC's Sustainability

Explore UMBC's Sustainable Campus Features!

UMBC offers many opportunities for students to explore and experience different aspects of sustainability throughout the campus.  Students can engage with different sustainable systems on campus,...

Posted: October 1, 2019, 8:04 AM