Verify the human impact work you already do
SEAM Marks verify individual activities from the SEAM Standard without requiring full project certification. Each Mark stands on its own as a recognized achievement, and each one can count toward full certification if you choose to pursue it. Choose a Single Mark or save with Bulk Marks (3 related activities).
Why Marks
Why organizations use SEAM Marks
Create recognized proof
Turn one activity into something credible and externally recognizable.
Give leadership something tangible
Show real progress with a concrete, verifiable achievement.
Stand out against competitors
Differentiate your building or organization with more than internal claims.
Start without overcommitting
Take a focused first step without pursuing full certification.
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Turn your work into recognized progress
All 9 activities currently available to verify as SEAM Marks.
CI01 · Community Development
Community Service
Requires: CIa1.1 Design and execute a community involvement initiative that achieves a specific impacted party-centered goal
HR02 · Ethical Suppliers Procurement
Living Wage Employer
HR02 · Ethical Suppliers Procurement
Living Wage Suppliers
IA02 · Impacted Party Engagement
Community Voice
SJ01 · Equity + Inclusion in Procurement
Fair Supplier Procurement
SJ02 · Equity + Inclusion in the Workplace
Equal Pay: Gender
SJ02 · Equity + Inclusion in the Workplace
Equal Pay: All People
TG03 · Responsible Policies
Responsible Construction Governance
TG03 · Responsible Policies
Responsible Operations Governance
Select an activity
Select from the available SEAM Marks based on the work your organization is already doing or plans to implement.
Tell us what you're working onSubmit documentation
Provide the documentation that the activity specifies. We'll help you understand exactly what evidence we need to verify your achievement.
Third-party review
An independent reviewer evaluates your submission against the Standard. Reviewers may request additional documentation or clarification before issuing a determination.
Earn verified recognition
Receive the SEAM Mark for the verified activity. Your organization is listed in the SEAM directory. Repeat for additional Marks at any time.
Who it’s for
For organizations ready to lead
Property managers
Turn the equity programs you already run into verified recognition. Strengthen lease renewals and demonstrate value to ownership without a full certification commitment.
Public & private institutions
Hospitals, universities, and civic buildings can verify community benefit practices, including local hiring, procurement policies, and public access, one activity at a time.
Operators exploring certification
Not sure if full certification is right for your building? Start with SEAM Marks. Every verified activity counts toward certification if you decide to pursue it later.
Portfolio managers
Roll out SEAM Marks across multiple properties as a portfolio-wide social equity baseline before committing individual buildings to full certification.
Single Mark
per activity verification
- One SEAM Mark
- Third-party verification
- Directory listing & recognition
- Counts toward full certification
Bulk Marks
3 related activities
- 3 related SEAM Marks
- Grouped by theme for deeper impact
- ~11% savings vs. individual
- Accelerated path to certification
Where Marks fit
The first step toward deeper recognition
SEAM offers three depths of recognition. Choose the one that matches your scope today — and build toward the next one as your practice matures.
Step 1
SEAM Marks
Verify one activity (Single Mark) or a small bundle of 3 related activities (Bulk Marks). Start where you already have momentum.
You are hereStep 2
SEAM Seal
A thematic recognition earned by completing 12 to 26 related activities. Prove sustained commitment in a focused area, without pursuing full Certification.
See Seal →Step 3
SEAM Certification
Full building certification across all four pillars, at four levels of recognition. The complete whole-building achievement.
See Certification →Frequently asked
Questions about SEAM Marks
How is a SEAM Mark different from full certification?
Full certification evaluates your entire building across all four pillars. A SEAM Mark verifies a single activity at a time (or 3 as Bulk Marks). Both are third-party verified and publicly listed, but Marks are faster, more focused, and lower commitment.
Does a SEAM Mark count toward full certification?
Yes. Every verified activity earns credit toward its pillar. If you later pursue full certification, your Marks carry forward, reducing the scope and timeline of the certification process.
How long does verification take?
Most activity verifications are completed within four to six weeks from documentation submission. Timeline depends on the complexity of the activity and the completeness of your initial submission.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is per activity. Community members receive discounted verification fees. Bulk Marks bundle 3 related activities for $2,000 — vs. $2,250 individually. See pricing details.
Do we need a SEAM AP for activity verification?
No. A SEAM AP is not required for SEAM Mark submissions. However, working with an AP can strengthen your documentation and increase the likelihood of first-submission approval.
How long does a Mark last?
SEAM Marks are valid for three years. Renewal requires updated documentation demonstrating that the verified activity remains in practice.
Start with one activity. Build from there.
Verify what you already do, or talk to an advisor about the right starting point.