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

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Session Recap >> The Billion Dollar Green Challenge

This session was presented at AASHE 2011 on Tuesday, October 11th. Thanks to Russ Pierson for taking copious notes to share with those that could not be in attendance. Join the AASHE 2011...

Posted: October 12, 2011, 11:50 AM

Recap >> Billion Dollar Green Challenge Launches at...

Full Title: Recap >> Billion Dollar Green Challenge Launches at AASHE2011 What follows is a rough transcript drafted live at AASHE2011. A video of the keynote session during which this...

Posted: October 11, 2011, 10:06 AM

Getting to Grid Positive: What it Took and Why It’s...

Full Title: Getting to Grid Positive: What it Took and Why It’s Important The below article was written by Diane Van Der Ploeg, President of Butte College. At Butte College – located in...

Posted: June 30, 2011, 8:12 AM