Maria Buchmayr has served as Head of the Office of Sustainability at Johannes Kepler University Linz since 2020, working under the Vice-Rectorate for Campus Enhancements, Digitalization, and Sustainability. In this role, she supports the university’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by promoting sustainability across all areas of campus life, including research, teaching, and mobility. She is actively involved in developing and implementing initiatives that address both environmental and social sustainability, while fostering knowledge exchange with other institutions in line with JKU’s Third Mission. Maria holds a degree in geography and regional research from the University of Vienna. Throughout her career, sustainability, environmental protection, and resource conservation have been central themes in her work.