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The Standard Pursuing LEED? That gives you a head start in SEAM Certification
SEAM has developed a crosswalk mapping three LEED Social Equity Pilot Credits to specific SEAM activities — showing where your LEED efforts translate into a head start within SEAM Certification.
The Standard Why is measuring the S in ESG still so hard?
The sustainability field has tried to measure social impact using tools built for environmental performance. SEAM takes a different approach — rooted in social science methodology and logic models.
The Standard What Is AP Certification? And Why Does Social Equity in Real Estate Need One?
LEED, WELL, and GRESB pushed the industry toward better environmental performance and healthier spaces. The SEAM AP credential is purpose-built for what those programs were never designed to address: social equity.
The Standard Unlocking ROI: The ROSSI™ Calculator — Your Key to Justifying Social Equity Investments
Project owners want to know their return on investment in social equity. The ROSSI™ Calculator bridges the gap between social sustainability strategies and financial performance in less than 20 questions.
The Standard Tools to eliminate embodied suffering from the building materials supply chain
A look at the tools and frameworks — including SEAM Certification — that the industry can use to address forced labor, human trafficking, and unethical practices embedded in building material supply chains.
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