Chris Chopik is a sought-after expert in real estate, sustainability, and how climate change impacts the way we work, earn, and live around the world.
As an advisor to government, NGOs, policymakers, community stakeholders, and homeowners, Chopik has navigated many challenging issues facing communities as they strive to grow their economies and become climate-resilient in the face of rapid change. He also regularly consults private industry, investors, and organizations on strategy and direction for constituent and consumer engagement related to infrastructure renewal, natural hazard, resiliency investment, renewable energy, building labeling, energy efficiency, local living economies, complete streets, and biophilic design.
Chopik holds a Masters degree in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University. He conducted essential research on how climate change impacts property values and developed the original Climate Change Risk Index, a ubiquitous part of real estate valuation and climate risk mitigation and transparency models.
A passionate urban cyclist and adventure-seeker, Chopik is also an accomplished explorer and world traveler.
Special Advisor to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Climate Risk Subcommittee.
Canadian Real Estate Association, Federal Affairs Committee
Associate Researcher, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at University of Waterloo
Associate Researcher, SLab Strategic Innovation Lab, OCAD University
Chris has served as President of the Board of Directors of LEAF, the conservation chair for the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, and has served many not for profit organizations as a volunteer advisor. Chris is well known for his zealous promotion of high-performance buildings, renewable energy, intermodal transit infrastructure and healthy houses. Chris is an advocate for mandatory energy disclosure in real estate.