Recognizing the importance of wise investments, The PNC Financial Service Group strives to integrate their    day-to-day business practices with environmental responsibility.  They are nationally recognized for their commitment to green building practices which has enabled them to lower costs, increase efficiency and productivity as well as enhance the communities where people live, work and play.  In 2002, PNC became the first major U.S. bank to apply green building standards to all new branch bank construction.  The LEED Gold and Silver branches range about 3,650-square-foot including a retail banking area, offices, and a conference room.