FW writer Tamara O’Brien digests the issues from Claire’s recent webinar on the uses and abuses of AI in sustainability reporting. Corey Walrod, from the ISSB’s technical staff, gave the inside track on the new IFRS sustainability standards; Diana Rose, ESG Research Director at Insig AI, explained the pros and cons of common types of AI and how corporate reporters should approach them; while Adrian Clark of Royal Bank of Canada explored the uses and limitations of AI in making judgement calls about potential investments.
Read More‘Have faith, and God will do the rest.’ Really?
The Easter Sunday message prompts Claire to reflect on how we don’t need to be in positions of power to act powerfully: any of us can stand up for the truth by challenging false information.
Read MoreThe UK Government, AI and regulation: why not the FRC?
Claire comments on a gap in the UK Government’s strategy for developing a pro-innovation approach to AI regulation – namely, the lack of focus on corporate reporting. But fear not: our research in partnership with Imperial College London and Insig AI should help fill it!
Read MoreHold the front page! FT’s The Banker covers our AI campaign
Claire holds back her planned blog to bring you the exciting news that this week her campaign for the responsible use of AI in reporting was the subject of The Banker’s editorial.
Read MoreIf you can’t change your mind about AI…
Claire discusses the launch of her guidance for Boards and management on the responsible use of AI in corporate reporting. All blogs and documents referenced can be found in the new AI campaign section of our website.
Read MoreThe truth: why I signed the October Declaration
Claire reflects on the outbreak of violence in the Middle East and how it highlights the responsibility we all share to promote the truth in public discourse.
Read MoreResilience statement: no need to panic! (Thanks to Maria Kepa)
Claire takes heart from a conversation with Maria Kepa of EY, who explained that the new requirement on the horizon to include a resilience statement in the annual report needn’t be the nightmare we report writers thought it might…
Read MoreCalling all senior finance professionals: a chart through uncharted territory (thanks to Oxford's Saïd Business School and AICPA & CIMA!)
FW writer Tamara O’Brien finds out how a new AICPA & CIMA/Oxford University’s Saïd Business School course in sustainability-related financial strategy is helping finance professionals meet the latest international standards and improve business performance.
Read MoreFighting for truth across the political divide
Can we reverse the tide of invective and untruth that threatens to overwhelm reasoned debate? Claire finds hope in an unlikely pairing.
Read MoreGot a view on AI in reporting? Here’s a chance to get your voice in Government’s ear
Claire gives an update on her proposal for regulating the use of AI in reporting, and invites all those interested to take part in an hour-long focus group discussing the topic. If you’d like to join what promises to be a lively debate, please email claire@falconwindsor.com.
Read MoreThe Venerable Bede – an unlikely poster child for the hard right
Claire is bemused by a new ‘controversy’ over an ethnonym that had been well understood in her undergraduate days…
Read MoreRegulating AI in reporting? Here’s how
Claire has drafted a proposal for how to regulate the use of AI in reporting, which she’s sharing with the FCA and FRC. You can read it here.
Read MoreReporting regulators: act now and save reporting’s soul from AI
Claire calls on all those involved in UK reporting regulation to prohibit the use of AI in reporting – right now.
Read MorePerfect for the downstairs loo?
Claire considers why annual report awards are at best a good night out, at worst detrimental to advancing the cause of good reporting.
Read MoreWhat happens when we outsource the power to think?
Claire uncovers the source of her deep disquiet about the brilliant new AI technology, ChatGPT.
Read MoreOn truth-telling, party-throwing and fruity letters
In memoriam Roger Windsor MBE (26 August 1939-22 November 2022).
Read MoreWho’ll be big oil’s Paul Polman?
Having received a sharp lesson in planning for the worst, Claire appeals to our energy companies to do the same.
Read MoreThe truth about living in ‘interesting times’
Claire writes: “I spent last week at a writing retreat in the company of Dark Angels. We were all struck by the wisdom and thoughtfulness of this piece about how to confront the climate emergency, written by philosopher and writer (and fellow Dark Angel) Johnny Lyons. Johnny kindly agreed to allow us to publish his piece, which forms part of his next book on politics, as the FW blog this month. Thank you Johnny.”
Read MoreHer Majesty to the rescue
In memoriam Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
Read MoreSpeaking truth to power: my coffee with Boris Johnson
A surprising encounter sets Claire to thinking about the rights and responsibilities involved in challenging authority.
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