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 Student Proposals: Global University Climate Forum

Submission due March 30th

Offered in the context of the global climate negotiations, this program challenges student teams around the world to propose ideas for local-scale projects that will yield measurable results over...

Posted: March 1, 2023, 10:55 AM

Black & Gold Rush Starts Today

GES 50th Anniversary!

  Greetings GES alumni & friends!  Black and Gold Rush starts today, Wed Mar 1 at 9 AM EST. This is the direct link for donations to GES: http://bit.ly/UMBCGeography23   Donations...

Posted: March 1, 2023, 9:15 AM

Grad Student Research Survey Request

Waste Management Faculty and Staff Survey

Help UMBC GES Grad Student:  Mackenzie Bodman! Mackenzie's thesis project is on waste, climate change and environmental justice. Mackenzie is sending out a survey to see how faculty and...

Posted: February 27, 2023, 3:50 PM