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. 

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Ratings & Recognition

AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

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Featured News

Action Needed- Take our Annual Sustainability Survey!

This is the last week to make your voice heard!

UMBC's Office of Sustainability (OoS) is administering their annual sustainability survey and needs your help! The OoS sends this survey every year to assess the university community's...

Posted: September 24, 2024, 8:21 AM

RAIN DATE- Spotted Lanternfly Stomp-A-Thon - 10/2 WEDNESDAY!!

Join OoS to stomp out this invasive species!

Meet us at the Commons Quad at 12:00 on Wednesday, October 2nd to help eliminate the invasive spotted lanternfly on UMBC's campus! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us in...

Posted: September 20, 2024, 8:16 AM