Climate First Bank offers financing for solar panels
September 1, 2022
It’s no secret solar panels can be expensive, but in this edition of the Gulshore Business report, Gulfshore Business Editor David Dorsey explores possible ways to pay for them.
St. Petersburg bank goes on hiring spree, adding 12 employees
August 31, 2022
Climate First Bank, a St. Petersburg community bank focused on environmentally sustainable products, welcomed 12 new employees, several in key leadership roles, this week. The hiring spree increases the bank’s workforce to 48.
Climate First Bank Increases Access to Eco-Friendly Finance with New Hires
August 30, 2022
Values-based bank announces 12 new hires, including HR director, branch managers and additions to the residential mortgage and commercial lending teams
Five ways banks and fintechs are trying to slow climate change
August 29, 2022
Banks and fintechs are using technology to help their customers make more climate-friendly choices. They're making green loans, helping consumers understand the impact of their transactions and nudging them into more eco-conscious spending.
Climate First Bank Avoids 36K Tons of Emissions over 25 Years
August 3, 2022
Climate First Bank financed 2,578.48 kW of renewable energy, which is more than 36,000 tons of CO2 emissions avoided over 25 years, according to Climate First Bank’s first Annual Impact Report.
Climate First Bank Releases its Inaugural Impact Report
August 2, 2022
The values-based community bank’s ESG reporting proves its continued commitment to the environment and community
Call him the climate police: St. Pete's first 'green' banking CEO embraces the role
July 11, 2022
St. Petersburg’s first FDIC-insured “green” community bank added $167 million in assets one year after openings its doors.
Climate First expands digital services with fintech startup
June 27, 2022
Just one year into operation, St. Petersburg-based Climate First Bank is capitalizing on its early success and launching a fintech startup that will provide banking as a service (BaaS) solutions.