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

International Student Challenge to Achieve Zero Hunger

Call for Projects!

The International Student Challenge to Achieve Zero Hunger calls on undergraduate and graduate students to generate projects that will make a meaningful impact on global hunger and nutrition...

Posted: November 2, 2022, 12:19 PM

UMBC Featured in Princeton's Review Guide to Green Colleges

One of the nation's most environmentally responsible schools

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is one of the nation's most environmentally responsible institutions of higher education, according to The Princeton Review®. View UMBC's...

Posted: October 27, 2022, 8:02 AM

Fair Trade @ UMBC

October is also Fair Trade Month!

Join the Office of Sustainability and Chartwell's in celebrating Fair Trade Month!  UMBC is a proud member of Fair Trade USA's Fair Trade Campaign!  Learn More Visit the Office of...

Posted: October 11, 2022, 8:12 AM