A diligence signal for social risk
SEAM provides GRESB-aligned social performance data and third-party-verified outcomes that institutional investors, insurers, and international compliance teams can act on.
Social risk with no measurement framework
SEAM certification provides standardized, third-party-verified social performance data across four pillars. Not self-reported surveys — measured outcomes with independent verification.
GRESB social indicators are hard to populate
GRESB recognizes SEAM as a green building certification, earning your project that point. Certification also produces verified documentation across governance, workforce, community, and supply chain, giving ESG teams stronger evidence for social indicator responses.
No financial language for social outcomes
The ROSSI Calculator translates social equity performance into the financial language decision-makers use, giving teams the numbers they need to build the business case internally.
International compliance frameworks are multiplying
SEAM is built on internationally recognized standards and gives organizations a structured, documented evidence base that supports reporting against requirements like the EU CSRD, the Australian and UK Modern Slavery Acts, and Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour Act.
Financial modeling for social equity
Translate social equity outcomes into the financial language decision-makers use. Model the return on social sustainability investment and build the internal business case in numbers your team can act on.
Best for sustainability leads, ESG officers, and making the case internally.
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Portfolio-level diligence
Use SEAM Certification as a diligence and governance signal across your holdings. Third-party verified evidence of social performance gives ESG and compliance teams a documented foundation for reporting and a clearer view of social risk that standard due diligence cannot produce.
Best for institutional owners and capital providers managing social risk across a portfolio.
Learn more → The StandardDue diligence framework
Evaluate social risk before you buy. Use the SEAM Standard as an evidence-based screen in acquisition diligence: assess a building’s social performance against a public, internationally recognized framework with structured indicators and documented outcomes.
Best for acquisition teams evaluating social risk in new investments.
Learn more →How does SEAM align with GRESB?
SEAM certification data maps directly to GRESB social indicators. Certified projects generate standardized performance data that feeds into GRESB submissions. The ROSSI Calculator produces GRESB-aligned scoring at both project and portfolio levels.
Can SEAM data be used for SFDR reporting?
SEAM's four pillars align with SFDR principal adverse impact indicators related to social and governance factors. The Standard's community engagement, employment, and accessibility metrics provide evidence for Article 8 and Article 9 fund disclosures.
How does ROSSI quantify social outcomes?
ROSSI models financial impact across four dimensions: tenant retention value (reduced vacancy and turnover costs), insurance risk reduction (claims reduction from community engagement), operating cost impact (efficiency gains from inclusive design), and ESG scoring improvement (GRESB and proprietary scoring models).
Can we require SEAM certification in our investment criteria?
Yes. Several institutional investors now include SEAM certification as a condition or incentive in acquisition criteria, fund mandates, and asset management agreements. Our team can help structure these requirements.
What is the verification methodology?
SEAM certification uses independent third-party review including documentation assessment, site verification, and community engagement surveys. Reviewers are credentialed and follow standardized protocols. All certifications require recertification every three years.
Social equity is the next diligence layer
Model the financial case, set portfolio requirements, or talk to our team about institutional partnerships.