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

JHU Sustainability Leadership Council Environmental Justice

All UMBC students, faculty, and staff are invited!

John Hopkins will be hosting a virtual Environmental Justice Panel discussion, and we are excited to announce all UMBC students, staff, and faculty are invited! This event will take place...

Posted: September 15, 2020, 9:29 AM

Community Screening: The Story of Plastic

Kick off the IMET Virtual Series!

Date & Time: September 15th, 6 PM We are very excited to announce that IMET will be hosting a virtual screening of The Story of Plastic. This documentary is a personal favorite for our...

Posted: September 4, 2020, 1:02 PM

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