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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Higher Education’s Future - Not Failing the 3R’s

Institutions of higher education (IHEs) may seem to be doing just fine in these uncertain times: enrollments continue to increase; students are graduating in record numbers; and funding appears to...

Posted: November 29, 2011, 10:15 AM

Create the Green Economy You Want BEFORE You Graduate!

While this article is written for students, AASHE invites faculty, staff and administrators who are committed to producing graduates to lead the transition to a sustainable economy to join the...

Posted: September 4, 2011, 3:24 PM

Computer Power Management – Another No Cost...

Full Title: Computer Power Management – Another No Cost Operational Energy Saver I wanted to pass on the following tip from Emily Norton who works as an ENERGY STAR Technical Support Contractor...

Posted: August 25, 2010, 1:39 PM