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

Call for Applications: Climate Action Planning Work Groups

Help drive climate action at UMBC!

The UMBC Climate Action Steering Committee and Sustainability Office invites YOU to "apply" to serve on a Climate Action Planning Working Group!  Any student, faculty, or staff member may serve...

Posted: November 10, 2021, 9:11 AM

Results of UMBC's Sustainability Literacy Assessment

How well does campus know sustainability?

View the Results https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/reports/public/dW1iYy02MTM3OWZjNDE5ZmVkZTAwMGY3YzZkOGUtVVJfZTJ3S05rZEpmT2VlS3ZY About the Assessment The Sustainability Literacy Assessment is...

Posted: November 9, 2021, 1:11 PM

UMBC Highlighted in AASHE's Sustainable Campus Index

Top performer in Water for a 2nd year in a row!

UMBC has been recognized as a top performer in the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index, achieving tying for first for Water Conservation. A publication from the Association for the Advancement of...

Posted: November 8, 2021, 2:37 PM