met office business

The Met Office – based in Exeter – uses its world-leading weather and climate expertise and products to provide a range of services direct to businesses, both in the UK and internationally.

Cathy Durston, Head of Consulting at the Met Office, explains: Our solutions include a broad range of forecast products and services, all designed to ensure businesses function and perform more efficiently. Some of these services include:

For the aviation sector, our tailored forecasting services and training help some of the world's leading airlines to optimise routes and improve operational efficiency. At airports our site-specific forecasting services are designed to help with operational planning - improving efficiency, capacity and saving money. For air traffic controllers we provide forecasting services and training to help mitigate weather related delays. We also provide a comprehensive range of aviation training courses for both general aviation and commercial fliers.

The energy industry can be dramatically affected by the weather. The Met Office's tailored forecast services help with the planning and preparation for exceptional weather events - and with anticipating changes in supply and demand to minimise disruption and make savings. This sector also uses the Met Office to manage their risks in a changing climate.

In the finance sector we offer a variety of products and services to customers which help them plan, prepare and function more efficiently.

In the engineering and construction industry weather events can have far-reaching effects and the environment in which they operate.

Our services to the water and environmental industries have been developed through close working with organisations to provide integrated solutions.