
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.

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
News
BioRAFT now SciShield
BioRAFT has been rebranded and is now SciShield! They are the same product, team, and company but with refreshed branding. The SciShield name embodies their mission to provide scientists and scientific organizations with the solutions required to maintain safe and productive laboratories.As part of the rebranding, beginning on January 2, 2024, our umd.BioRAFT.com instance will automatically redirect to umd.SciShield.com. You may still access the application using either URL.