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

2020 Baltimore Environmental Conference @ Towson University

H2OPE: Access, Security and Equity

The annual Environmental Conference at Towson University brings together students, faculty, staff and the community to highlight career, research, leadership and advocacy opportunities across a...

Posted: January 17, 2020, 11:48 AM

Hiring Eco-Ambassadors for Spring (2020) Semester

Lead, Learn, and Engage!

What does an Eco-Ambassador do?  Share resources and information to inspire fellow students about how and live more sustainable on campus and reduce your carbon footprint Collaborate with UMBC...

Posted: December 18, 2019, 8:59 AM

2020 Baltimore Environmental Conference

Call for proposals closes Friday 12/13!

The deadline to submit proposals for the 2020 Environmental Conference at Towson University is speedily approaching, with the forms closing Friday, December 13, 2019!      The Conference, taking...

Posted: December 6, 2019, 1:24 PM