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 Your Green Office Certification This Summer!

Now's the perfect time to up your sustainability game!

What is the Green Office Program?  The Green Office Program is a voluntary and competitive program that rewards staff and faculty for adopting more sustainable practices. The program seeks to:...

Posted: June 6, 2022, 8:33 AM

Hurricane Season Starts Today - Be Ready!

June 1st marks the start of Hurricane Season.  We encourage you to be ready and be prepared: https://mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/resources-hurricane.aspx How climate change makes hurricanes...

Posted: June 1, 2022, 9:50 AM

Eco-Ambassador Annual Report (21-22)

Join us in celebrating their work this past year!

The Eco-Ambassador (EA) program is one of the longest standing sustainability programs at UMBC. For the first time this year the program was run completely virtual,  but that did not stop our...

Posted: May 26, 2022, 11:07 AM