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 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

Idle Free MD

Time to be Idle Free

Did you know that Maryland law limits motor vehicle idling (with certain exemptions) to five minutes? Reducing unnecessary idling saves fuel, reduces engine wear, protects public health, and...

Posted: November 5, 2021, 7:59 AM

REPOST: Sign Up for a Free Menstrual Cup

Sign-ups close Nov. 8th!

To see the original post from UMBC SGA, click here. UMBC SGA, Sustainability Matters at UMBC, and the UMBC Women's Center have partnered with AllMatters/Organicup to provide FREE menstrual...

Posted: November 4, 2021, 1:17 PM