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Sustainability at the University of Maryland

The University of Maryland is committed to advance sustainability through the ways we impact the world: teaching, research, service, and operations.

About SustainableUMD

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Office of Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability supports & advances campus environmental performance & literacy, engagement, financial stewardship, & social well-being. 

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Progress Hub

The Progress Hub is the Office of Sustainability's new web portal for reporting UMD's measurable steps toward achieving campus sustainability goals.

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Sustainability Fund Priority Deadline- Oct. 15

Any student, staff, or faculty can apply for funding to implement sustainability projects on campus. The priority deadline to submit proposals for the Sustainability Fund Grant is October 15th.

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New Resources

The Office of Sustainability has created new pages on resilience, justice, emotions and research to help you engage in the work we are doing together to respond to the realities of climate change.

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Sustainability at UMD

SustainableUMD refers to the campus-wide commitment to environmental responsibility. Any student, staff, or faculty can contribute to the SustainableUMD Network through research, academics, operations, or individual actions. Together we can tackle some of humanity’s grand challenges.

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Office of Sustainability

The University of Maryland Office of Sustainability supports SustainableUMD through facilitating the development and implementation of sustainable policies, practices, and programs for the campus community. It supports the university and the Sustainability Council in identifying and tracking progress towards key sustainability goals. 

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Measuring Progress

The SustainableUMD Progress Hub displays campus sustainability metrics in interactive dashboards, celebrates stories of sustainable progress across the UMD community, and connects local action at UMD with global sustainability goals.

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UMD's Target to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions
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AASHE STARS Certification Since 2014
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Purchased Electricity from Renewable Sources

Sustainability News from University of Maryland

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Farm to Table, UMD Style

Terp Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Fresh Produce for Campus
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Foiling Food Waste, Battling Plastic Bottles: UMD Sustainability Fund’s Victories

300 Projects Later, Grant Program Keeps Greening Campus
View Article Foiling Food Waste, Battling Plastic Bottles: UMD Sustainability Fund’s Victories
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Study: U.S. Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 65% by 2035

Governments, Businesses and Society Need to Set and Achieve Ambitious Climate-Action Targets, Researchers Say
View Article Study: U.S. Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 65% by 2035

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