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

Office of Sustainability E-Office is open!

Schedule a time to meet with us today!

Welcome back Retrievers! UMBC's sustainability team is so excited to see the new semester starting. This semester, we've decided to try something a little different for everyone on campus who...

Posted: August 31, 2020, 9:23 AM

REPOST: Change Makers Dinner (RSVP Required)

Meet local leaders addressing women's political empowerment

Cross-promotion from this original event link! UMBC students, faculty, staff, and alumni: Join a conversation about voting rights and the political empowerment of women, recognizing that this...

Posted: August 27, 2020, 11:05 AM

Announcing EPA's 9th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge!

Does UMBC have what it takes to win?!

EPA Announces 2020 Campus RainWorks Challenge - EPA is pleased to launch its 9th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges and universities...

Posted: August 19, 2020, 3:01 PM