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

DGS Green Office Purchaser Training

Learn about Environmentally Preferable Office Supplies

Did you know that MD DGS has developed a training for purchasing environmentally preferable office supplies?  Did you know that if you participate in the training the UMBC Green Office Program...

Posted: April 12, 2022, 9:25 AM

6th Annual Earth Day Symposium

Save the Date 4/22

Join us @ UMBCs 6th Annual Earth Day Symposium on 4/22!  For more info visit: eds.umbc.edu

Posted: April 5, 2022, 7:57 AM

UMBC's Climate Action Planning @ Climate Leadership Summit

2022 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit

The Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, hosted by Second Nature and the Intentional Endowments Network, is the premier annual gathering of higher education leaders committed to addressing...

Posted: April 4, 2022, 2:57 PM