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

CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY VIRTUALLY!

April 1 - April 30: Earth Day Ecochallenge Earth Day Ecochallenge is a 30-day environmental and social engagement program happening from April 1-30. Participants select actions to take...

Posted: April 3, 2020, 10:48 AM

UMBC Recognized for Sustainability Achievements

UMBC Receives AASHE STARS Silver Rating

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has received a Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) for its leadership and...

Posted: March 27, 2020, 1:14 PM

Looking for Sustainability Metrics? Visit the new dashboard!

All of UMBC's sustainability data in one place!

The Office of Sustainability is pleased to share with the campus the new Data Dashboard. The Dashboard serves as a data repository for many of the most commonly used metrics related to...

Posted: March 27, 2020, 10:16 AM