Climate First Bank, the world’s first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, announced today the release of its 2023 Impact Report. Committed to its mission and accountability as a leader in values-based banking, Climate First Bank’s Impact Report measures its impact on the environment and communities.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that CEO and Founder Ken LaRoe of Climate First Bank was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Florida Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

Climate First Bank, the world’s first FDIC-insured bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today announces its exit from regulatory de novo status, following its three-year anniversary in operation. This major milestone marks a new chapter for the bank as it begins preparations to expand nationwide and fully execute its mission to make sustainable banking accessible to all.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Ken LaRoe of Climate First Bank was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Florida Award finalist. The Florida program celebrates entrepreneurs from Florida and Puerto Rico. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize sectors and have a transformational impact on lives.

Climate First Bank today announces that it has been designated as a preferred lender as part of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Preferred Lender Program.

Climate First Bank, a leading advocate for sustainability in the financial sector, secured a dismissal with prejudice in a lawsuit concerning age discrimination. The lawsuit, filed by James Hennessey, alleged discriminatory practices within Climate First Bank's hiring and promotion processes.

Climate First Bank releases its annual financial and operational successes in a letter to stakeholders that highlights the consistent demand for comprehensive, sustainable banking solutions and its strategic growth initiatives. The values-based, community-driven bank surpassed $540 million in assets in the last year, making a substantial impact on the banking industry and the environment.

Climate First Bank today announces its re-envisioned Residential Solar Loan product featuring a new 30-year term with an interest rate of 7.83% and a 7.99% APR*. It is the first time a financial institution has decreased its solar loan rates and extended the loan term. The move embodies the bank’s commitment to making sustainable finance accessible to everyone.