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.

We're proud to announce that we're expanding our ATM network with NCR Atleos’ Allpoint Network, a surcharge-free cash access solution with more than 40,000 ATMs in the United States, to accommodate our growing customer base nationwide and conveniently provide sustainable banking options. Now with customers in 49 states, we have also onboarded five new team members to support our rapid growth.

Climate First Bank’s Attorney Banking department was launched by the bank’s CEO and Founder, Ken LaRoe, Esq. and is now headed up by Climate First Bank SVP, Scott Leitner, Esq. LaRoe started this division of the bank after practicing law for many years and understanding legal business issues intimately. In total, the bank has three attorneys on staff with 45 years combined experience, and is dedicated to effectively serving the business needs of attorneys.

Climate First Bank, the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today announces its latest Pride Banking Partner, Bliss CARES.