Welcome to the Bay Area Green Fund
Do Good With Your Money
Put Your Money Where Your Values Are.
Green Banking for a Better Future
The Bay Area Green Fund (BAGF) gives depositors a voice in the type of projects and businesses CBB finances. By moving assets into an FDIC-insured account with CBB, a BAGF depositor increases the financing available for local sustainability projects. Currently CBB is lending in the following:
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Sustainable
Food Systems$7.9
million
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Green Real
Estate$43.2
million
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Environmental
Stewardship$9.5
million
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Waste
Reduction$12.5
million
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Clean
Energy$20
million
Invested Locally in Your Community.
Our Impact a Glance
It’s all in the numbers. The more depositors participate in the BAGF, the more money CBB has available to finance local “green” businesses and non-profits.
$12M in deposits
$93M in loans to green projects
100% invested in green projects
How the Green Fund Works
In 2006, Community Bank of the Bay (CBB) created the award-winning Bay Area Green Fund (BAGF) to create a more environmentally sustainable economy.
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Transfer your funds
Transfer the funds from your checking or savings account into the Bay Area Green Fund.
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Bank like you normally would
It works just like any other bank checking or savings account. The difference? You’ll be helping the environment.
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Help the environment
Safeguard your money and keep it green with the assurance it will be set aside for projects that help our environment.
Where You Bank Makes a Difference.
Client Spotlight: Byrd's Filling Station
Byrd's Filling Station wins sustainability award!
Byrd’s Filling Station in San Mateo is a leader in combating the consumption of single-use plastics. Owner Laura Porter has reimagined a grocery store without single-use plastics and, since opening in May 2022, has already eliminated over 100,000 pieces of single-use plastics. In 2024, they received the Sustainability Award from Sustainable San Mateo County. In addition, it is a woman-owned business (WBE) and a minority-owned business (MBE) and it’s certified by the Green Business Network.
Why Jack moved his money to the Bay Area Green Fund
Jack Harris Esformes, a father of four and a business owner, didn’t realize that at his former bank, his money was being used for causes he doesn’t agree with. The Bay Area Green Fund was an easy way for him to align his money with his values.
BAY AREA GREEN FUND LOAN RECIPIENT
Aro Homes
Houses that generate more energy than they use
The Bay Area Green Fund provided a construction loan to Aro Homes for building a single-family modular home. Prefabricated homes are a sustainable housing solution to save time and reduce the overall environmental impact. Aro incorporates emerging technologies to bolster the strength of the building, and to meet and exceed Green Building Codes and Standards.
It's Time to Bank Responsibly
Start Your Green Fund Checking or Savings Account Today
Questions?
When an environmentally conscious business applies for financing, we flag it as a potential BAGF loan recipient. As Green Impact depositors designate their deposit accounts for the BAGF, the fund grows, becoming able to support more environmentally conscious businesses.
Our environment and community benefit from the results of this win-win partnership between CBB and environmentally conscious depositors and borrowers.
CBB determines eligibility using metrics, third-party certifications or supporting documents depending on the needs of the project.
Bear in mind that the BAGF is designated for projects or organizations that 1) reduce emissions or waste, 2) support sustainable food systems, or 3) conserve water or energy. If you think your project may qualify, please reach out to us at contactus@bankcbb.com! We would love to hear from you.