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

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

Sustainability Office's Work Published

Journal of Sustainability Education's 2022 General Issue

The Sustainability Office is pleased to announce that our article, GIS and Sustainability Engagement in Higher Education, is featured in the 2022 General Issue of The Journal of Sustainability...

Posted: February 14, 2022, 8:16 AM

Searching for laptops and smart devices for Afghan arrivals

Help the Shriver Center connect new arrivals to ESL classes

The Shriver Center is looking for  help to collect laptops, tablets, and smart phones for many of the Afghan new arrivals who will use these devices to connect to virtual English as a Second...

Posted: February 9, 2022, 11:31 AM