Better Than We Found It

Aligning Capital with Purpose: Sustainable Investing with Harlin Singh

GS2 Partnership

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 13 of Better Than We Found It, the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.

In this episode we’re joined by Harlin Singh, Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainable Investing at Citi Wealth. Harlin’s career path spans FX trading, microfinance, public policy, and now, guiding ultra-high-net-worth clients toward long-term, impact-driven wealth strategies.

In this episode, we explore:

  • How Harlin pivoted from foreign exchange to sustainable finance


  • The evolving role of private wealth in driving systems change


  • Balancing philanthropy, investment, and operating businesses to maximize impact


  • Turning complex topics like biodiversity and natural capital into investable strategies


  • Why collaboration, not empire-building, is key to real sustainability


Whether you're managing wealth, designing strategy, or exploring ESG from any angle this episode offers practical and profound insights into the future of investing.