Hemanth Setty - A Straight Line to Green Financing with Zero Circle

Hemanth Setty, founder of Zero Circle, takes us behind the scenes of his innovative B2B green finance marketplace. He discusses the challenges small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face in accessing green capital and how Zero Circle is simplifying the process. Hemanth explains the concept of green financing, highlighting the favorable incentives, rebates, and creative structures available to businesses that link their funding to sustainability initiatives. He also shares Zero Circle's unique approach to connecting banks and institutions with organizations seeking green funding, emphasizing the company's focus on financial education and its horizontal, technology-driven platform. Hemanth discusses how Zero Circle pivoted from a sustainability reporting focus to green finance due to market timing and customer demand.Episode in a glanceHemanth Setty, Founder of Zero CircleUnderstanding ESG AssessmentsChallenges for Small and Medium-Sized BusinessesPivoting to Green FinancingScaling Green Financing SolutionsAbout Hemanth SettyHemanth Setty is the founder of Zero Circle and a passionate advocate for sustainable business practices. With a background in product management, supply chain analysis, and ESG development at Dun & Bradstreet, he brings a unique perspective to the world of green finance. Hemanth is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes access the capital they need to implement sustainable solutions and achieve their net-zero objectives.Connect with Hemanth Setty and his workWebsite → https://zerocircle.eco/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/zerocircleeco/Send us a message!