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's Green Office Program Returns!

UMBC'S Green Office Program is back! The ALL NEW version of the UMBC Green Office Program is going live on Tuesday, March 1st – and this time nothing is stopping it! The program has been 100%...

Posted: February 8, 2022, 2:38 PM

ETF VIRTUAL INVOLVEMENT FEST

Read this Google Doc to learn all about ETF!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G_CTA1yCfA5or82ptttD14JdGzeISIdKfWXnb2aV9bk/edit?usp=sharing

Posted: February 7, 2022, 11:08 AM

Rachel Carson Council Fellowship Program Accepting Apps

AY 22-23 $2000 stipend for undergrad and masters students

The Rachel Carson Council is pleased to announce that the Rachel Carson Council Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the academic year 2022 - 2023. The RCC Fellowship Program will...

Posted: February 2, 2022, 9:16 AM