Welcome to the Core Values Conversation!
At the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), our core values are more than words, they are our way of life — the demonstration of what we stand for and the guide for our behaviors. Our core values of Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery are at the heart of our mission to improve the human condition and serve the public good of Maryland and society at-large.
From now through the end of January, we will be highlighting UMB’s core value of Well-Being and Sustainability — We care about the welfare of our people, planet, communities, and University — by posing thought-provoking questions for you to respond to.
This is an opportunity to engage with this core value in an intentional way and share your insights with the UMB community.
You can be a catalyst for others valuing Well-Being and Sustainability through your actions.
Question 7: Consider the environmental impact of your lifestyle. What is one action you can take this week that will reduce your carbon footprint and promote sustainability?
Here are some resources on the importance of sustainability and ways to take action provided by UMB’s director of sustainability and special projects:
UMB Specific Resources:
- UMB monthly green tips: https://www.umaryland.edu/sustainability/resources/communication-materials/
- UMB waste tips: https://www.umaryland.edu/sustainability/resources/tips/waste-minimization-tips/
- UMB energy tips: https://www.umaryland.edu/sustainability/resources/tips/energy-saving-tips/
- Foundations of Sustainability micro-course through UMB’s Learning Institute: https://www.umaryland.edu/sustainability/education-and-research/#:~:text=Sustainability%20Leadership%20Micro%2DCourses
Ways to Take Action:
https://www.footprintcalculator.org/
Additionally, as of January 2024, Baltimore City proclaimed the month of January as “Veganuary,” which aligns with an internationally recognized campaign called Veganuary to promote a plant-based lifestyle to support the sustainability of our planet. UMB posts recipes and tips on its sustainability Instagram page: Instagram.
Previous weeks’ questions and responses can be seen here.