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

Meet the 2024-2025 Eco-Ambassadors!

This year's Eco-Ambassador's will be working to  improve our campus ecosystem and advocate for more equitable access to outdoor spaces. Make sure to keep up with their work this year! Ethan...

Posted: September 3, 2024, 3:06 PM

Updated Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Check out the newest data update on UMBC's path to net-zero!

https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/umbc.sustainability/vizzes#!/ The Office of Sustainability has been hard at work this summer updating our Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which outlines the...

Posted: August 12, 2024, 2:31 PM

A Great Opportunity to Take GES 386 This Summer!

Get a leg-up on your GES coursework!

Here’s my advice as a fourth-year GES student: Take GES 386 as soon as possible! 386 is notorious for filling up quickly during the Fall and Spring semesters. Luckily, if you’ve already taken 286...

Posted: June 17, 2024, 8:58 AM