Courtney Taylor Shares Best Practices for Businesses Investing in Sustainable Community Solutions

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Annually observed in February, Black History Month recognizes the contributions and achievements made by those across the African diaspora. In this episode, we highlight a previous guest on the podcast and African American leader, Courtney Taylor, who drives transformation in the ESG space. The ‘S’ in ESG relates to the people elements impacting organizations. This includes employee relations, organizational health, people culture, DEI, and community outreach. In this episode, Yvonne Harris talks with Courtney Taylor, Senior Vice President of Community Development for Veritex Community Bank. Courtney develops relationships on behalf of the bank to achieve continuous improvement to the ongoing success of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program, evaluates community development needs, and administers the bank’s volunteer program. Courtney is a Community Relations Powerhouse and Philanthropic Leader serving on several volunteer boards. She holds a degree from the University of Texas, San Antonio, and Texas Woman’s University. Listen as Yvonne and Courtney discuss what Veritex considers when developing its community outreach strategic plan, why investing in financial literacy is essential, and how the Women In Business Program uniquely supports women business owners. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. Resource Links Veritex Website Veritex ESG Report: https://veritexbank.com/ Veritex ESG Report: https://veritexbank.com/about-us/community/environmental-social-and-governance-esg/