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

Green Retriever Residential Composting Program

The Green Retriever Residential Composting Program is a collaboration between the UMBC Sustainability Office, the Student Government Association, Residential Student Association, and UMBC Dining...

Posted: March 8, 2022, 10:20 AM

Green Office 2.0 Explorer is LIVE

UMBC's new Green Scoreboard

Have you heard how UMBC is welcoming the newest iteration of the Green Office Program?! We hope you can attend next week's kick off!  As part of the new program, UMBC Sustainability is excited...

Posted: March 3, 2022, 1:54 PM

Celebrate the UN SDGS and Rare Disease Day!

Show your colors and win some swag!

The Sustainability Office invites you to join us in celebrating the UN SDGS and showing your colors for Rare Disease Day on February 28th! How to Participate? On Monday 2/28 we're asking you...

Posted: February 21, 2022, 10:59 AM