Wainwright Bank opens environmentally-sound branch

Boston, MA— Wainwright Bank, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, has opened its environmentally-friendly branch in Newton Centre, Newton.

In keeping with Wainwright’s designation as one of the nation’s leading environmentally-conscious financial institutions, the branch has been designed and built to meet LEED certification standards. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

Environmentally-friendly aspects of the branch include the use of recycled and sustainable building materials, solar-powered lighting, low energy- and water-usage fixtures, and the recycling of construction waste.