Welcome to ESSR
Our Vision is a campus where safety and sustainability are core values at every level of the institution.
Mary Dorman Appointed Acting Executive Director of ESSR
I am honored to serve as the Acting Executive Director of ESSR, building on my extensive experience in research and safety leadership since joining UMD in 2010. I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated ESSR team and campus community to advance our strategic priorities and foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and excellence.
Cold Safety in the Work Place
UMD ESSR created a winter weather safety resource using guidance from OSHA, NOAA, NWS, and CDC/NIOSH. The page aims to educate and help the UMD community prepare for and respond to winter weather hazards, such as slippery surfaces, strong winds, and cold stress, to prevent illnesses, injuries, and fatalities.
Climate Action Plan 3.0
UMD's Current Plan for reaching Net Zero Carbon
Since 2007, UMD has pursued carbon neutrality. The latest technical plan, regularly updated with input from operational leaders, marks the third major version approved by the University Sustainability Council and President Pines. The University Senate reviewed it in December 2024.
Report to ESSR
Report emergencies, spills, injuries, mold concerns, incidents, near misses and hazards by pressing the REPORT button.
To report a mold or air quality concern, press
Report a Mold or Air Quality Concern.
For general inquiries, visit AskESSR.
ESSR 2024: Our Impact by the Numbers
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UMD Sustainable Tuesdays: Lecture Series
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Cold Safety in the Work Place
As we continue with winter, we should consider hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and cold stress. All of us at UMD can prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities by controlling these hazards to protect ourselves and each other when we are impacted by winter weather.