UMBC’s Sustainability & Climate Action Plan

The Office of Sustainability worked with campus stakeholders and leaders throughout 2024 and 2025 to develop a renewed Sustainability & Climate Action Plan. The 2025 plan enhances our vision for a sustainable campus in line with current science, university peers, and legislative guidance in Maryland. We would like to thank our engaged students, faculty, and staff for contributing to this plan. Your collective efforts have been vital in shaping a plan that reflects UMBC’s shared commitment to a more sustainable, just, and resilient future.

About UMBC’s Sustainability Office

UMBC recognizes that sustainability is about considering the complex and integrated nature of the natural and human systems that maintain a thriving world.

We respect our community and value the shared talents and abilities of every member. Our community helps us shape, define and contribute to the advancement and betterment of our campus through advocacy, action, and research. We invite all to contribute ideas and solutions for personal, systemic, and global stewardship.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the culture of sustainability at UMBC among our leadership, staff, faculty and students. We engage and empower UMBC’s community to get involved and support our sustainable campus. We act as an expert resource to catalyze and implement sustainable strategies in our campus operations.

Vision

We envision our campus serving as a sustainability leader within the University System of Maryland and among our nationwide university peers. We believe UMBC can be a positive force for good to create and maintain a healthy and just environment for all.