- Supply chain disruptions (implied due to pandemic)
- Managing risks associated with research, service, and teaching mission of the University.
- Maintaining regulatory compliance during the pandemic.
University of Maryland
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Waste
74.4K lbs hazardous chemical waste 27200 lbs biohazardous waste 1200 lbs radioactive waste 21300 lbs universal waste
2021-2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 252.0K MT-CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Managed approximately 74,400 pounds of hazardous chemical waste, 27,200 pounds of biohazardous waste, and 1,200 pounds of radioactive waste. Diverted and recycled approximately 2,500 pounds of scrap metal and semi-precious metal and approximately 475 pounds of waste collected as municipal solid waste.
- Obtained a new General Permit for Discharges Associated with Pesticide Application.
- Completed UMD’s Climate Action Plan 2.0
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SafetySustainabilityRisk ManagementOccupational Safety and Health