Your existing work goes further here.
SEAM was designed to complement the frameworks you're already in — not compete with them. Work you've documented for LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and other recognized standards maps directly into SEAM activities. So does your ESG reporting language, if it's built around the UN SDGs.
14+
LEED credits recognized
9+
WELL features recognized
3
Fitwel star levels mapped
8 of 17
UN SDGs directly supported
Identify your existing credits
Use the crosswalk tables below to see which credits and features you’ve already documented that qualify toward SEAM activities.
Map them to SEAM activities
Each overlap is rated at 60%, 80%, or 100% recognition. Some activities carry over fully; others may need supplemental documentation.
Apply toward certification
Recognized credits count toward your SEAM score directly. Your SEAM AP can identify the most efficient path given your existing work.
LEED credit
Surrounding Density & Diverse Uses
Category
LTSEAM activity
Community Development (C3)SEAM pillar
Social ResponsibilityRecognition
80%LEED credit
Access to Quality Transit
Category
LTSEAM activity
Community Resilience (C4)SEAM pillar
Social ResponsibilityRecognition
60%LEED credit
Place + Community Connectivity
Category
SSSEAM activity
Impacted Party Engagement (C1)SEAM pillar
Social ImpactRecognition
100%LEED credit
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Category
SSSEAM activity
Community Resilience (C4)SEAM pillar
Social ResponsibilityRecognition
60%LEED credit
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
Category
EQSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (C8)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
80%LEED credit
Daylight
Category
EQSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (C8)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
60%LEED credit
Building Product Disclosure & Optimization
Category
MRSEAM activity
Ethical Materials Procurement (C7)SEAM pillar
Social JusticeRecognition
80%Formal recognition by GBCI is in progress. Credits listed here reflect SEAM Standard v1.1 guidance pending bilateral agreement. The full crosswalk appendix is available in the Standard download.
WELL feature
Air Quality Standards
Concept
AirSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (C8)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
100%WELL feature
Visual Lighting Design
Concept
LightSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (C8)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
80%WELL feature
Thermal Comfort
Concept
ThermalSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (C8)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
80%WELL feature
Access to Nature
Concept
CommunitySEAM activity
Community Resilience (C4)SEAM pillar
Social ResponsibilityRecognition
60%WELL feature
Workplace Accommodations
Concept
CommunitySEAM activity
Equity + Inclusion in Workplace (C5)SEAM pillar
Social JusticeRecognition
100%WELL feature
Stress + Addiction Treatment
Concept
MindSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (C8)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
60%WELL feature
Emergency Preparedness
Concept
SafetySEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (C8)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
80%Formal recognition by IWBI is in progress. Work completed under WELL Building Standard is accepted as documented evidence for SEAM's health and wellness activities per SEAM Standard v1.1.
Fitwel 1 Star
Act to avoid harm
Demonstrates foundational healthy building environments. Meets SEAM’s baseline requirement for HSa1.1.
Fitwel 2 Stars
Benefit impacted parties
Demonstrates higher levels of healthy building environments. Meets SEAM’s intermediate scoring threshold for HSa1.1.
Fitwel 3 Stars
Contribute to solutions
Demonstrates the highest level of healthy building environments. Meets SEAM’s full contribution scoring for HSa1.1.
Fitwel level
1 Star
IMP impact goal
Act to avoid harmSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (HSa1.1)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
60%Fitwel level
2 Stars
IMP impact goal
Benefit impacted partiesSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (HSa1.1)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
80%Fitwel level
3 Stars
IMP impact goal
Contribute to solutionsSEAM activity
Health, Safety + Wellness (HSa1.1)SEAM pillar
Social AccountabilityRecognition
100%Fitwel is recognized by SEAM as a qualifying healthy building certification under Activity HSa1.1. Each star level aligns with SEAM's IMP-based impact scoring tiers. The 12 available points reflect the full scoring range for that activity.
SDG
SDG 3
Goal
Good Health & Well-Being
SEAM pillars
SDG
SDG 5
Goal
Gender Equality
SEAM pillars
SDG
SDG 8
Goal
Decent Work & Economic Growth
SEAM pillars
SDG
SDG 10
Goal
Reduced Inequalities
SEAM pillars
SDG
SDG 11
Goal
Sustainable Cities & Communities
SEAM pillars
SDG
SDG 12
Goal
Responsible Consumption & Production
SEAM pillars
SDG
SDG 16
Goal
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
SEAM pillars
SDG
SDG 17
Goal
Partnerships for the Goals
SEAM pillars
SDG mappings follow SEAM Standard v1.1 and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. These mappings can be referenced directly in ESG reporting and investor disclosures.
Ready to see where your project already stands?
A SEAM Accredited Professional can walk through your existing documentation and identify which SEAM activities you're closest to completing.