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

Eco-Ambassadors Present: Green Halloween

Join us for sustainability themed Halloween festivities!

To celebrate Campus Sustainability Month, our Eco-Ambassadors have planned our first ever Green Halloween. We have a series of spooky sustainability events and activities for everyone to enjoy....

Posted: October 12, 2021, 12:15 PM

Join Us at the Second Nature Climate Action Pursuit!

UMBC invited to facilitate a session on Carbon Neutrality!

Join UMBC's Office of Sustainability as our Assistant Director Ryan Kmetz moderates, by invitation, for Second Nature's Climate Action Pursuit. Ryan will join UNC Charlotte's University...

Posted: October 5, 2021, 1:21 PM

Green Retriever Residential Composting Program

Sign-up today!

We are excited to announce, we have partnered with the Student Government Association, Residential Student Association, and UMBC Dining to provide a composting drop off location for residential...

Posted: October 4, 2021, 5:00 PM