It's a Fact: The More You Understand, the More You Can Do
There's a knowledge gap that exists in sustainability.
Typically, training and networking have been reserved for the sustainability positions in your company.
We're out to change that with our proven approach:
EDUCATE -> EMPOWER -> ACTIVATE
- Educate - First, get educated on the topics, concepts, and solutions.
- Empower - Then, gather up appropriate resources.
- Activate - And when you're ready, put those well-thought out resources into action.
Three ways to get the training you need, but likely never received in your academic, or professional pathways:
1.
Interactive Mini-Masterclass
Want to get your team fired🔥up!? Consider starting here. This is a 90-minute presentation that touches on historical context, terms, concepts, and solutions for sustainability and the triple bottom line. Specific topics also available.
Learn More & Book2.
School of Understanding
Enroll in the signature course that started it all. A 3 Level online course inspired by the three different college courses that I developed and taught for years. More than 20 lectures in total, supplemented with resources and quizzes.
Enroll Yourself or Your Team3.
Accelerator Experience for Groups
Enroll your team in the sustainability culture-building and learning experience that New Balance, Zumiez, Quiksilver, Billabong, Element, RVCA, DC Shoes, Blue Tomato, Richer Poorer, and more have sent select employees through.
Learn More & Book⬇Learn about each of our training options below⬇
1. The Mini-Masterclass
A comprehensive, interactive, and fast-paced presentation that takes your team through the A-Zs of sustainability and the triple bottom line concept. Expertly delivered by a former college instructor and industry veteran who’s been on the brand, supplier, and consulting side of the business.
Schedule a Free Call to Get StartedThe Underswell MiniMasterclass, by Derek Sabori
Enroll your team in this 90-minute experience for a rapid-fire, broad-ranging presentation on sustainability and the triple bottom line. Good for all employees (online course for individual purchase coming soon).
In this course, I cover the essentials, some history, and the most important concepts you need to know as you begin (or continue) your learning journey as it relates to sustainability and climate action.
Gain sustainability confidence and competence. f you're looking for a place to start, this is it.
I've used some version of this presentation for brands, schools, and conventions and I know you'll leave inspired, motivated, empowered, and ready to learn more.
What's Covered?
☑️ Why "It Depends" is always the answer
☑️ The 8 priorities for any industry
☑️ What's the big deal? Ecosystems & Biodiversity
☑️ Interconnectedness
☑️ Sustainable Development
☑️ Why a triple bottom line is the new bottom line
☑️ Value chains, value networks
☑️ History of environmentalism
☑️ Top environmental concerns
☑️ Life cycle thinking
☑️ True cost concept
☑️ Intro to circularity, and more
The Price: $1,500
Invite up to 200 attendees.
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2. The Underswell School of Understanding | Sustainability, The Triple Bottom Line, and The Apparel Industry
A 3-Level course inspired by the Sustainability courses that I developed and taught for the Fashion Department at a California college. This is our signature product featuring 25 recorded lectures accompanied by presentation slides. Each lesson, on average, is 50 mins. in length and each Lesson comes with a quiz and Membership perks.
Enroll in Lesson 1 for Just $29In addition to everything that's outlined below, when you enroll in The Underswell School of Understanding, you can expect:
💯 Mini quizzes after each lesson to assess your knowledge
💯 Summarized Links & Resources for continued learning
💯 Resource guides (Living, Travel, Fashion)
💯 All-in-One Resource Guide (Books, website, movies)
💯 Video lectures accompanied by slide presentations
💯 Easy-to-navigate, online course portal
💯 Saved progress, and downloadable PDFs for easy reference.
💯 Easy-to-follow course progression built on years of curriculum-building experience
3 Levels of Advancement. Start with our first Lesson, or take advantage of special Level Up package pricing.
Level 1 - Core Competency
Everyone starts with the 4 Core Essential Lessons before moving on to additional topics. This is your foundational learning and these lessons are good for anyone, in any role, in any industry:
Level 1 - Core Competency - Consists of 4 Core Lessons, 4.5 hrs of video content + resources ($174 Value)
Level 2 - Next Level Understanding
After Level 1, we offer a progressive set of 4 Next Level Lessons that build on what you learned in those earlier core, essential lessons. Start applying those foundational principles. Also good for anyone, in any role, in any industry:
Level 2 - Next Level Understanding - Consists of Level 1 Lessons + 4 Next Level Lessons. An additional 5.25 hrs of video content + resources ($174 Value).
Level 3 - Professionally Proficient
In the Apparel Industry?
Once you’ve completed the 8 lessons that make up Level 1 and Level 2, it’s time to move on to Level 3. This is a breakdown of all the pivotal points over the last 30 years and a chronological evolution of where we’ve been, and where we need to go. It's all accompanied by further explanations and insights from your instructor.
Level 3 - Professionally Proficient - Consists of 12 chronological industry-focused lessons (09-21), 14.25 hrs of video content + resources ($525 Value)
3. The Accelerator Experience for Groups of 25
A comprehensive and experiential 3-month program that includes full access to the entire School of Understanding for everyone enrolled and leads your team through the A-Zs of sustainability as it relates to the apparel industry. All under the personal guidance of an expert who’s been there and can relate to your pains.
Schedule a Free Call to Get Started or Discuss Other Group DiscountsWho is this good for and what do they get?
Train the Trainers
If you’ve got upwards of 25 of your most dedicated super users who are ready to commit time, dive deep, and apply what they learn immediately in your brand, these will become your brand’s most competent sustainability practitioners.
A Brand Experience
I bring the school to you: This 3-Month private/brand-specific Sustainability Accelerator program is unlike anything else and is jam-packed with benefits
In Good Company
Enroll your team in the experience that New Balance, Zumiez, Quiksilver, Billabong, Element, RVCA, DC Shoes, Blue Tomato, Richer Poorer, and more have sent select employees through.
After taking this course, and/or working with me for 3 or more months, your team will be able to:
💯 Understand the sustainability language that’s used in professional, academic, and social articles
💯 Authentically contribute to your company’s sustainability program (or help build one)
💯 Make more conscious purchasing decisions (personally & professionally)
💯 Credibly explain your sustainability initiatives to customers and critique the sustainability claims of brands that are in your space
💯 Confidently and boldly enter, and participate in, the modern, conscious economy
What's Included?
When you join the Sustainability Accelerator for Brands, your apparel industry brand receives the following benefits for 3 Months from the day of activation:
☑️ Online Courses - Each student will receive full access to the complete Sustainable Fashion School for Brands online course. Developed by Derek Sabori, this course – modeled after Derek’s 48-week/3-semester college certificate program at Orange Coast College, Fashion Dept. – contains 24 lectures (each approximately +/- 50 minutes in length) broken up into 12 modules so you can learn the language that seems so overwhelming - $21,250 value*.
☑️ Live Coaching - 12 x Private Live Coaching Sessions w/ me, your
Sustainability Guide (via Zoom). A great opportunity to team-build, and
work through questions and challenges with an expert - $9,000 value
☑️ Free E-Books - I’ll send an e-copy of The Responsible Company,
by Yvon Chouinard and Vincent Stanley, and The Ecology of Commcerce,
by Paul Hawken to each enrollee (part of the curriculum!) - $575 value
☑️ Free Launch Session - Includes a 30-minute Kick-Off & orientation session
to fire up the team and make sure they’re positioned for success!
☑️ Strategy Sessions - 3 hrs of 1on1, Brand-specific Sustainability Strategy
Time w/ me so you can immediately start putting to work all that you’re
learning - $1,500 value
☑️ Certificate of Completion - Show off your certificate once you complete 100% of the course, complete your mini-quizzes, and show up to and participate in the weekly meetups.
☑️ Ongoing Resources - 4 Months of Access to our signature, online Academy of Action where your team will get new sustainability content to supplement their learning daily - includes:
- Additional Mini Sustainability Lectures by me & other experts - Multiple Topics
- Sustainability news you can relate to (also delivered to your inbox 3x per week)
- Spotlight on Brands, Organizations, Innovations, Materials, etc. you need to know about
- Valuable Resource Guides - Sustainability tips & resources on Food, Travel, and Fashion
- Interactive commenting, discussions, and feedback in our members-only portal
And all Academy members (at all brands) receive: ($2,925 value)
- LinkedIn Group access for networking
- 1x Monthly All-Members Group Coaching Call w/Derek
- 1x Monthly Industry Expert Discussions & Interviews (Recorded/Live)
The Price?
I used to charge per person, so in the past, a package like this would have cost upwards of $40,150.
Now, during our Accelerator Drive, I’m offering all this for $29,987 for up to 25 people at your brand. That’s a savings of more than $10,000.
Why so low? Simple. I want as many people in as many brands as possible to learn everything they can about sustainability, so we can tackle that climate emergency issue… together.
Payment options are available. Receive a $1,000 discount when you pay in full before our first meetups take place.
Schedule a Free Call to Get StartedWhat Else Sets The Underswell Accelerator Approach Apart?
✓ Guided Work Sessions - Your team will be guided by an expert with live coaching sessions (we’ll meet on Zoom 1x per week)
✓ Made-for-College Curriculum - My content is based on 3 different college courses that I developed and taught, so you know it’s legit ;)
✓ Easy-to-Follow Progressive Learning - In a progressive manner, I’ll take your team from the basics to the more advanced concepts over time.
✓ A Let’s Go! Attitude - This experience is motivational, and inspiration, not damning and judgy. You’ll leave feeling optimistic, I promise :)
✓ One-Stop-Shop - The content is comprehensive and all-in-one-place so you can keep track of all you’re learning (and you’re learning a LOT!) and always reference something that resonated with you.
✓ Rabbit Holes! Full of 3rd party resources and recommendations so you don’t just have to take it from me.
✓ Constantly Flowing - Like any good movement, we’ll keep you informed and up to date on a daily basis.
✓Access to PDFs - Included in the course, are viewable PDFs of the lectures, with links to many recommended 3rd party resources, videos, books, movies, etc.
So, what are you waiting for!?
Enroll up to 25 members of your team now in the sustainability & climate action training they likely never had, but are expected - now more than ever - to have.
✓ Bonus Material:
→The Underswell All-In-One Resource Guide – Best sites, Best Books, and Best Movies
→The Underswell Three Top 10 Sustainability Checklists for Sustainable Living: Fashion, Food and Travel.
✓ Upon completion learners will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment, so long as they’ve gone through the entire course, taken all the assessments, and participated in at least 8 of the in-person meetings.
✓ And finally, the Accelerator experience includes:
→ Group Kick-Off meeting
→ Individually Graded Assessments
→ Progress Updates
→ Goals driven meetings (as required by, and specific to, each brand)
A Certificate of Completion is available to those that complete 100% of the requirements:
- 100% Course Progress
- Completion and passing of all exams
- Positive attendance and participation in weekly meetups
This is a fantastic TEAM BUILDING experience!
Join other great brands that have gone through or are going through the program (like Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy,
RVCA, DC Shoes Element, New Balance, RicherPoorer and Zumiez) today by booking a call to get started.
What are brands saying?
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“So thankful to have had this opportunity and will continue to use this additional education going forward in both my professional and personal future. Derek Sabori is such an amazing professor! I highly recommend the course to anyone seeking to learn more about sustainability and how to utilize eco-friendly practices in the apparel, footwear and accessories industries.” – Jessica S., Roxy
About Your Guide.
Derek Sabori is an apparel industry veteran with more than 24 years in the action sports/lifestyle industry and two degrees (BA, MBA) from UC Irvine, Derek balances multiple roles, all revolving around sustainability & mindfulness, and the apparel industry. He’s a co-founder at Kozm, a consultant to lifestyle brands, a former college instructor, and an entrepreneur, helping brands, individuals, and students start, strengthen, and scale meaningful sustainability programs through foundational education, solid understanding, compelling storytelling, and best-in-class solutions.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DEREKIt's So Easy...Here's Your 'What To Do Next' List:
1. Get budget approval (I know how that goes ;)
2. Select the recurring day/time for your Group Coaching appointments with me
3. Enroll up to 25 people with your company email
4. Choose your payment plan and make your first installment
5. Schedule your Kick-Off Meeting with me and your learners
6. Attend your brand’s first team meeting at the scheduled time
7. Encourage (or incentivize) your team to keep up, attend the rest of the meetups and make use of the Sustainable Apparel Academy
8. Start networking with other industry professionals that are in the Academy as well
9. Start making sustainability culture at your brand!
10. And of course, become a part of the solution and start digging us out of this climate emergency we’re in.
The future of our industry needs your brand now more than ever…
It’s not too late. But, don’t be left behind.
Schedule a Free Call to Get Started