Differentiate your asset. Attract mission-aligned capital.
SEAM programming gives developers and owners a measurable, third-party-verified signal that their buildings advance social equity and meet the demands of investors, tenants, and communities alike.
ESG commitments with no social proof
SEAM certification provides third-party-verified evidence of social equity outcomes. These aren't promises or policies. It's measured performance across four social equity pillars.
Tenant and community skepticism
Certification includes community voice in evaluation. Occupant surveys and neighborhood engagement are built into the verification process — not bolted on as marketing.
Capital providers asking for social diligence
SEAM is GRESB-aligned and designed for institutional reporting. The ROSSI Calculator translates social outcomes into the financial language investors and insurers speak.
Competing certifications weren’t built with equity in mind
LEED measures environmental performance. WELL measures wellness. SEAM complements both by advancing the human impact of a building and everyone it touches.
Full building certification
Give your asset a competitive edge investors and tenants can verify. Certification signals measurable social performance that strengthens NOI, attracts mission-aligned capital, and de-risks ESG commitments.
Best for new developments and major renovations where social equity is part of the business plan from day one.
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Financial modeling
Translate social equity outcomes into financial language your board and investors speak. Show the return on your social equity investment.
Best for capital conversations — investor decks, insurance negotiations, and ESG reporting.
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Diverse executive teams
39%more likely to outperform
McKinsey, 2023
Certified buildings
4–8%rent premium
CBRE, 2024
Inclusive workplaces
51%lower turnover
Gallup Q12
Tenant satisfaction
8.6%lease renewal lift per point
MIT Center for Real Estate
SEAM Certification reflects our belief that real estate carries a responsibility for strengthening neighborhoods, advancing fair business practices, and creating spaces designed to support the people who rely on them.
Greg Smith
CEO, Urban Visions · The Jack
How does SEAM certification affect property value?
ROSSI modeling projects that certified buildings can expect reduced vacancy, higher tenant satisfaction, and stronger renewal rates. The ROSSI Calculator models project-level financial impact including GRESB alignment and tenant retention value.
Is SEAM certification compatible with LEED and WELL?
Yes. SEAM is designed to complement environmental and wellness certifications. Many projects pursue SEAM alongside LEED or WELL — each measures a different dimension of building performance.
What if our building is already built and operating?
The Operations + Maintenance track is specifically designed for existing buildings. It evaluates ongoing practices — procurement, programming, staffing, community engagement — rather than design and construction decisions.
How do investors view SEAM certification?
SEAM provides GRESB-aligned social performance data that institutional investors increasingly require. The ROSSI Calculator translates social outcomes into financial language for investor decks, ESG reports, and insurance negotiations.
Build something worth investing in
Register your project, model the financial case, or talk to our team about what certification looks like for your portfolio.