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.
Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability supports & advances campus environmental performance & literacy, engagement, financial stewardship, & social well-being.
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.
Climate Action Plan 3.0
This newly published technical document outlines ongoing strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the university's operations and offset remaining emissions.
Engineering a Reduced-Waste Future
Students and faculty in the A. James Clark School of Engineering are learning to couple engineering and sustainability through two creative Sustainability Fund projects.
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.
UMD Office of Sustainability
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.
Explore the Progress HubSustainability News from University of Maryland
Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal
Terp Student Inventor Helps Set Path for Autonomous Vehicles
UMD Program Puts Green Brewing Practices on Tap
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