Adopting AI responsibly
Where to start
The rapid evolution of AI and its emergent capabilities has made it challenging to know where to start. We're here to help you better understand AI opportunities and what steps can be taken for responsible adoption, so you can fully explore the opportunities of AI with confidence.
CANDA's 'DARTS' AI Governance Framework provides a simple and easy-to-follow approach for responsible and ethical AI adoption, aligned with global frameworks and localised requirements.
AI laws and standards
Regulations and industry standards are rapidly emerging, increasing complexity and the risks of non-compliance. To address this, we've developed a practical and scalable framework aligning the common threads across the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001, the EU AI Act, the Australian Guidance for AI Adoption, Hong Kong Guidance and new in 2026, Vietnam's AI Law (134/2025/QH15), amongst many others.
CANDA's 'DARTS' framework draws upon the common principles prescribed under various global requirements providing the foundations for prudent, globally applicable AI governance.
AI risks are unique
As the technology continues to evolve, you will need adaptable frameworks to facilitate ongoing assessment, management and oversight of the unique risks that AI brings. We develop tailored solutions that are appropriate for your organisations specific objectives and context, commensurate with the risks and opportunities your AI strategy brings.
About CANDA Consulting
Our Vision
At CANDA Consulting, our vision is to unlock the potential of AI for your enterprise by providing the guardrails to foster rapid and ethical adoption through sound risk management and AI management systems.
This isn't about slowing down, this is about leading responsibly.
Our Approach
We work closely with our clients to understand their context, informing a practical program-of-work. Our program delivers solutions to execute assessment, management and oversight of AI adoption, allowing our clients to pursue the unlimited potential of AI with confidence, knowing their operating model is fit-for-purpose.
Who are we
Our team is lead by Carl Fernando who has over 20 years experience in enterprise risk governance and now specialises in AI governance frameworks. Carl holds an Executive Certificate from MIT in AI: Implications for Business Strategy and is certified for ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Systems as both Implementer and Auditor.
Carl is Co-Chair of the Responsible AI Committee for the AI Association of Hong Kong (AIHK), a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (F.ISRM) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
