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

Invasive Species Awareness Week

Help stop the spread of invasive species!

February 22 through the 28th is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Invasive species are a problem around the world, in Maryland, and specifically an issue on our campus. What is an...

Posted: February 23, 2021, 10:39 AM

DW Rowlands maps on street networks published in CityLab

How Car-Centric Street Networks Make Buses Less Efficient

GES Master's student DW Rowlands has her maps published on CityLab in reference to how street networks afford particular types of use, "... gridded street networks are also more efficient for...

Posted: February 11, 2021, 1:29 PM

IMET Undergrad Internship Opportunity

Apply today, deadline is Feb. 15th!

IMET Undergraduate Summer Internship Marine and environmental sciences are crucial for the future of human health, food, water and energy. This nine-week internship (June 7th - Aug 6th)...

Posted: February 10, 2021, 2:08 PM