; and (2) consistent with an investment policy that has been established by the investment committee of the Board in consultation with the risk management committee of the Board. 1625. Start-up Division There shall be within the Bank a Start-up Division, which shall be responsible for providing technical assistance and start-up funding to States and other political subdivisions that do not have green banks to establish green banks in those States and political subdivisions, including by working with relevant stakeholders in those States and political subdivisions. 1626. Zero-emissions fleet and related infrastructure financing program Not later than 1 year after the date of establishment of the Bank, the Bank shall explore the establishment of a program to provide low- and zero-interest loans, up to 30 years in length, to any school, metropolitan planning organization, or nonprofit organization seeking financing for the acquisition of zero-emissions vehicle fleets or associated infrastructure to support zero-emissions vehicle fleets. 1627. Project prioritization and requirements (a) Emissions reduction mandate In investing in projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, the Bank shall maximize the reduction of emissions in the United States for every dollar deployed by the Bank. (b) Environmental justice prioritization (1) In general In order to address environmental justice needs, the Bank shall, as applicable, prioritize the provision of program benefits and investment activity that are expected to directly or indirectly result in the deployment of projects to serve, as a matter of official policy, climate-impacted communities. (2) Minimum percentage The Bank shall ensure that over the 30-year period of its charter 20 percent of its investment activity is directed to serve climate-impacted communities. (c) Consumer protection (1) Prioritization Consistent with mandate under section 1623 to maximize the reduction of emissions in the United States for every dollar deployed by the Bank, the Bank shall