St. Pete green-focused bank wins major certification, adds execs

St. Pete-based Climate First Bank, the world's first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, won a LEED platinum certification — the highest LEED rating — for its Winter Park branch, it announced in a news release Tuesday.

The certification, given by the U.S. Green Building Council, stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED certifications are given to buildings that are designed to curb energy and water usage.

Climate First Bank also says it has expanded its executive team.