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

UMBC Sustainability Needs YOUR Help!

Please report your community service hours!

Are you a UMBC community member (employee or student)? Have you participated in, or sponsored, any community service events this past school year (Aug '21 - May '22)? Have your hours been...

Posted: May 25, 2022, 10:00 AM

NEW! UMBC Green Chemistry Database Tool

Search and Find less toxic and hazardous chemicals

About Green Chemistry is the utilization of a set of principles that reduces or eliminates the use or generation of hazardous substances in the design, manufacture, and application of chemical...

Posted: May 23, 2022, 8:54 AM

New Sustainbility Events Google Calendar

Submit your events today!

The Office of Sustainability is pleased to share with the community our new Sustainability Events Google Calendar!  https://sustainability.umbc.edu/home/learn-more-new/calendar-events/ The...

Posted: May 5, 2022, 8:07 AM