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

DW Rowlands published in CityObseratory

Understanding Walkable Density

This work represents an important first step toward her masters thesis and incorporates significant spatial analysis, using novel methods, to produce measures on urban walkability.

Posted: February 19, 2020, 12:21 PM

Save-a-Swipe - Today is the Last Day to Donate Meals

Today is the Last Day to Donate Meals

Save-a-Swipe is a partnership between Retriever Essentials, Chartwells, and Campus Card Services which allows you to donate 5 or 10 swipes from your meal plan that can be used by students who are...

Posted: February 14, 2020, 1:07 PM