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

Happy Campus Sustainability Month!

Join us to celebrate sustainability all October!

Held every October, Campus Sustainability Month is an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. Throughout the month, colleges and universities organize events on campus and...

Posted: October 7, 2022, 10:44 AM

Call for members: Join the Climate Resilience Working Group!

Open to any member of the UMBC community

Are you interested in Climate Resilience? Do you want to work towards a more Resilient UMBC?  If these questions intriugue you then please join UMBC's Climate Action Working Group for Climate...

Posted: September 27, 2022, 10:01 AM

GHG Emissions 101 - NEW CAMPUS RESOURCE

Learn about Emissions at UMBC

Have you ever had a question about GHG emissions at UMBC but did not know where to look or who to ask?  That's why the Office of Sustainability has launched the brand new emissions page!   ...

Posted: September 22, 2022, 12:06 PM