Amal-Lee is a passionate advocate for sustainable development. In 2019 she was recognized by Apolitico as one of the top 100 influencers on climate policy.

Professional roles span ten years within the UK Government leading policy and partnerships for climate and development outcomes; Chief of the Climate Change and Sustainability Division at the Inter-American Development Bank; and starting a new international climate finance programme at the think-tank E3G. In 2020 Amal-Lee joined CDC Group as Director to head up a new climate change team and also became a Senior Advisor to the UK COP26 Unit.

Amal-Lee Amin joined British International Investment as Climate Change Director within the Value Creation Strategies team in February 2020.