Turn the work you already do into a recognized mark.
Your building already runs community programs, maintains vendor relationships, and responds to tenant needs. SEAM gives you a way to measure, verify, and communicate that work.
Good work with no visibility
You run community hiring programs, maintain inclusive vendor lists, and respond to tenant needs daily. SEAM certification verifies these practices so ownership, tenants, and the market can see what you do.
Lease renewals need a stronger story
Tenants increasingly choose buildings that reflect their values. A SEAM Certification gives you a tangible differentiator in renewal conversations. Not a brochure promise, but third-party-verified performance.
Ownership wants ESG data you cannot produce
SEAM Certification builds standardized social performance data that feeds directly into ESG reports, GRESB submissions, and investor updates.
Full certification feels overwhelming
Start with the Operations + Maintenance track. It evaluates ongoing practices — procurement, community engagement, staffing — rather than design decisions. Most teams find the process integrates into existing workflows.
Operations + Maintenance track
Prove your building delivers on equity every day. Certification gives property teams a verified mark that strengthens lease renewals, satisfies ESG reporting, and builds tenant trust.
Best for existing buildings where the operations team is ready to show measurable social outcomes.
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Join the practitioner network
Shorten the learning curve with a growing library of helpful templates, peer learning, ROSSI access, and ongoing support from teams who’ve already implemented the Standard across their portfolios.
Best for teams managing multiple properties or pursuing certification at scale.
Learn more →Do we need ownership approval to pursue SEAM?
Full certification typically requires ownership involvement. Community membership gives your team the tools and data to make the case.
How much time does this add to our workload?
The documentation effort is modest and integrates into existing workflows. Full certification spreads across 12 to 18 months.
What if our building is older and not ADA-perfect?
The Standard evaluates progress, not perfection. Accessibility and inclusion are addressed within the Social Justice pillar — specifically through Equity + Inclusion in the Workplace and Design for Embodied Justice — covering universal design improvements, digital access, multilingual wayfinding, and cultural responsiveness, not just physical code compliance.
Can we verify practices across multiple properties?
Yes. Community membership includes portfolio tools for managing certification across multiple properties. Volume pricing is available for organizations certifying multiple buildings.
How does this help with GRESB reporting?
SEAM certification generates standardized social performance data aligned with GRESB social indicators. This data feeds directly into your GRESB submission without manual translation.
The building runs on your work. Now prove it.
Start with one activity. Verify what you already do. Build from there.