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

Bat Blitz & Spider Crawl

Join GES grad students to explore wildlife on campus!

Join grad students from the Department of Geography and Environmental Systems to explore some of the overlooked wildlife on campus. Learn about bats and spiders, critical predators in our local...

Posted: May 4, 2022, 12:44 PM

UMBC Parking Services Hosting Bike to Work Day!

Join us at OCA Mocha on May 20th!

Parking Services is constantly working to find ways to lower our carbon footprint. From carpooling to zip cars, we work to provide alternatives to help the environment.  One of our big focuses...

Posted: May 3, 2022, 3:54 PM

Air Quality Awareness Week

Launch of Retriever Ambient Air Quality (RAAQ)!

Air Quality Awareness Week This week, May 2-6, is Air Quality Awareness Week 2022 ! The week is recognized, promoted, and celebrated by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

Posted: May 2, 2022, 9:08 AM