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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

Our global fight against the climate crisis is far from over. The University of Maryland will accelerate its goal to become a net carbon-neutral campus by 2025. It is my hope that these measures will help inspire every one of us to commit to the reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions for our planet and for our people.

President Darryll J. Pines Carbon Neutrality Goal UMD Accelerates Carbon Neutrality Goal to 2025

Sustainability Events at UMD

January 31, 2023 - to May 2, 2023

UMD Sustainable Tuesdays: Lecture Series

Explore campus sustainability through lectures, free and open to all!
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February 21, 2023 - to April 18, 2023

Sustainable Food Systems Lecture

This carefully curated schedule of events is solely dedicated to topics related to sustainability and the role of agriculture in environmental, social, and economic issues, with a heavy emphasis on the food we consume in our everyday lives.
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March 3, 2023

Sustainability Career Meetup

Sustainability is a concept that spans a wide range of industries and fields. Participate in this opportunity to meet with organizations implementing sustainable practices, creating sustainable products, and/or creating a more sustainable future.
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March 29, 2023

Staff Sustainability Coffee Chat

Come join members of the Office of Sustainability at the Outreach Bike to enjoy free coffee, decorate a reusable mug, and find out about sustainability resources available to yo
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April 8, 2023

Terp Farm Tour

Join us on a tour of the UMD Terp Farm guided by the Terp Farm Manager, Guy Kilpatric. Terp Farm is located 15 miles from College Park at the AGNR Upper Marlboro Facility.
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Guides, programs, certifications, and commitments to empower all at UMD to advance sustainability progress!

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Progress Hub

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.

Progress


2025	GOLD	100%
UMD's Target to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions	STARS rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education	Purchased Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources

Climate Action at UMD SustainableUMD Progress Hub Clean Energy at UMD

Explore campus programs and initiatives through the lens of these sustainability topic areas.

Explore opportunities to get involved, adopt sustainable practices, and some of the sustainable policies, practices, and infrastructure implemented on campus. Sustainability is multifaceted and interconnected, and there are many linkages between these topics and beyond to the health, safety, and well-being of all.

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