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

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Session Recap>>Campus Sustainability Programs as a...

Full Title: Session Recap>>Campus Sustainability Programs as a Tool for Building Student Leadership Thanks to Katherine Fink for transcribing this session! Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription...

Posted: October 10, 2011, 4:52 PM

Session Recap>>Different Session – Hoping to Get...

Full Title: Session Recap>>Different Session – Hoping to Get Inputs from Participants for Rio+20 Thanks to Rachna Sharma for transcribing this session! Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription...

Posted: October 10, 2011, 4:39 PM

Session Recap >>Studying Sustainability Abroad from A...

Full Title: Session Recap >>Studying Sustainability Abroad from A European Perspective Thanks to Russ Pierson for transcribing this session! Join the AASHE 2011 Transcription Project and...

Posted: October 10, 2011, 4:23 PM