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

Projects That Matter

Connecting People to Real World Sustainability Projects

Good news!  Projects that Matter is a free website that builds capacity and helps people work together on projects across the planet related to the Sustainable Development Goals. Faculty, Staff,...

Posted: June 30, 2021, 8:02 AM

New Annual Sustainability Report Released

Take a look at what UMBC is doing to advance sustainability!

The UMBC Office of Sustainability invites you to view the full 2020-2021 Sustainability Review. The review is designed to function as an annual report to highlight sustainability achievements from...

Posted: June 28, 2021, 12:29 PM

Student Research & UN Sustainable Development Goals

Understanding the global & systemic impacts of YOUR research

Did you know that your interests can translate into research and have big sustainability impacts? Many of UMBC's students and faculty are inquiring and hypothesizing about topics connected to...

Posted: June 15, 2021, 11:35 AM