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

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Featured News

New Dataset for UMBC's GHG Emissions Published

Explore our journey to carbon neutrality!

UMBC has published the newest dataset for the university's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions.  This dataset includes emissions data from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. UMBC maintains and...

Posted: May 3, 2021, 10:37 AM

Eco-Ambassador Applications OPEN for next school year

Join our team & help make UMBC a more Sustainable Campus!

Are you passionate about sustainability and want to leave a positive impact at UMBC? If you said yes, then look no further because the Eco-Ambassador (EA) program was designed for students just...

Posted: April 29, 2021, 12:28 PM

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) releases the CLASIC tool

For stormwater and green infrastructure costs and benefits

Today, The Water Research Foundation (WRF) released the CLASIC tool, which utilizes a life cycle cost framework to support feasibility and planning of stormwater infrastructure. CLASIC helps...

Posted: April 27, 2021, 8:09 AM