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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.
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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.
Sustainability Fund
Any student, staff, or faculty can apply for funding to implement sustainability projects on campus. Proposals are due Oct 15 & Jan 15 each year.
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AskESSR Transition
ESSR is transitioning all major emails to the AskESSR portal in August 2024. All emails to sustainability@umd.edu will be handled as tickets in AskESSR.
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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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Creating Greener Spaces, No Office Required
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‘Exhausted’ by the Car Commute? You Might Like a Bike
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