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

Get Involved in UMBC's Climate Goals!

Hello Retrievers! October is Campus Sustainability Month and the UMBC Office of Sustainability has exciting news -- we are kicking off the process to update our university's Climate Action...

Posted: October 4, 2024, 1:00 PM

Free Documentary Screening: "Hiding in the Walls"

Join us in the AOK library on October 22nd.

Three weeks from now, UMBC’s AOK library will be hosting a public screening for the upcoming documentary “Hiding in the Walls.” Centered on environmental justice in Baltimore, the film focuses on...

Posted: October 1, 2024, 11:42 AM

Last Call to Complete Our Annual Sustainability Survey!

Want to talk sustainability? Stop by our office hour today!

Today is the last day to make your voice heard through our annual sustainability survey! Want another chance to share your ideas with us? Come chat sustainability at office hours today, 9/30 from...

Posted: September 30, 2024, 10:11 AM