The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Sustainability Strategic Plan outlines the overarching goals and strategies for University sustainability from 2022-2026. The plan was developed by UMB students, staff, and faculty, and feedback was received from groups across UMB. The plan was officially launched at the end of February 2022 and will serve as a living document for guiding sustainability initiatives at UMB. The plan was most recently updated in April 2022 after the passing of the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 (Senate Bill 0528) in the Maryland legislature.
Minimize UMB's greenhouse gas emissions in support of our campus carbon neutrality goal of 2045.*
Increase UMB's renewable energy source percentage to 75% by 2030.*
On Track
Reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions from campus energy use by 60% by 2031 through efficiency projects.*
We Could Do Better
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commuters by 50% by 2050.
We Could Do Better
Purchase high-quality, third-party carbon offsets from local or regional vendors to cover a portion of university-sponsored air travel by 2030, with all university-sponsored air travel being offset by 2045.*
Not Yet Started
Minimize the environmental impacts of UMB's built environment.
Improve UMB's practices to provide ecological landscapes that benefit all life within our campus community.
On Track
Decrease potable water use on campus.
On Track
*This goal has been updated as of April 2022 due to the passing of the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 (Senate Bill 0528).