Mary Jean Bürer

Sustainable Industry Project Manager - EPFL Innovation Park, Tech4Regen

I work at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, regenerative business, and systems transformation.
Over the past 25 years, I have built bridges between science, policy, business, entrepreneurship, and education to help organizations navigate complex sustainability challenges and accelerate positive impact.
My career began in international climate policy, contributing to work on carbon markets, transport emissions, and climate science through organizations including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). From there, I expanded into the energy transition, innovation ecosystems, sustainable finance, and collaborative research, working with universities, international organizations, companies, investors, and public-sector partners across Europe.
Today, my work is increasingly focused on regenerative innovation—supporting initiatives that restore natural systems while creating economic and social value. I contribute to projects that bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, corporations, and civil society to accelerate solutions for climate, biodiversity, and circular economy challenges.
Alongside project development and strategic partnerships, I continue to advise organizations on sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, innovation, and business transformation.
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with conversational Italian, I enjoy working in multicultural environments and connecting people across disciplines and sectors.