The weather economy
Precision-triggered weather risk forecasting and management for finance, insurance, and trading.
Down to 0.1 degrees
The weather is no longer just small talk. As our climate continues to develop, the interplay between climate conditions and economic systems has never been more tangible, especially in industries affected by rapid changes in weather patterns. From extreme rainfall to unseasonable heat, today’s volatile climate affects crops, energy demand, insurance payouts, and global supply chains. We take the uncertainty out of volatility, down to 0.1 degrees, so you don't go down to net-zero profit.
Weather risk has emerged as a critical factor influencing global markets in today's economic landscape, especially in the agriculture and energy sectors. As the weather economy matures, so does the need for tools that can measure, price, and manage climate-driven risk with precision. We connect climate data with business decision-making, helping organizations navigate the uncertainties caused by shifting environmental conditions.
Mapping risk across the value chain
Weather-related disruptions don’t just affect volume—they impact profitability. From farm fields to financial markets, climate can threaten operational stability and long-term value. That’s why it’s essential to map climate risk across the entire value chain and assess vulnerabilities at each point.
We help organizations connect the dots between climate data, perceived risk, and actionable strategies. By integrating weather intelligence into daily operations, companies gain an early warning system that enhances resilience and foresight.
Whether you're mitigating supply chain disruptions, managing crop output, or forecasting energy demand, weather-informed decision-making is no longer optional—it's essential.
Weather-based financial instruments
We support businesses by integrating structured weather risk data into operational decision-making processes. This includes:
Mapping climate-linked vulnerabilities across the full value chain
Designing risk indices that reflect regional environmental thresholds
Linking meteorological data to commodity pricing strategies
Forecasting energy demand, and wind and solar production
Predicting climate risk in renewable energy
We provide the scientific and economic infrastructure for risk intelligence teams, traders, and reinsurers alike to quantify, anticipate, and hedge weather volatility in a changing world.
Xweather risk data
Xweather risk data provides access to historical and ongoing feeds covering over 90,000 global reference sites. From surface observations to premium gridded datasets, everything is readily available via FTP, API, or our proprietary online inventory tool.
Xweather risk data is a key intelligence asset for the weather risk, energy, and agriculture markets. Previously provided by Speedwell Climate and based on decades of expertise, this industry-leading risk data is now integrated into the Xweather portfolio.
Whether analyzing past trends or monitoring current conditions, Xweather risk data is the go-to source for fast, flexible, and organization-wide climate intelligence.
Settlement services
The global standard for settlement data in index-based climate risk solutions is now part of the Xweather portfolio. The Speedwell Settlement Services offering delivers end-to-end management of the settlement data process. Certified weather and climate observations, rigorously documented methodologies, independent data validation, and full transparency. Navigate climate risk contracts confidently, precisely, and efficiently.
Turn weather from a challenge into an opportunity
When unpredictable weather patterns disrupt typical seasonal expectations, businesses must adapt their strategies to account for uncertainties through volume and price. Agricultural yields can be unpredictable, leading to fluctuations in market prices and altering supply chains. Similarly, energy companies may face challenges in managing demand for heating or cooling, as temperatures swing more drastically. The economic impact is a complex web of adjustments, where both local economies and global markets must continuously respond to the changing dynamics of weather patterns.
WeatherDesk
In trading and utilities, speed of reaction is everything. Anticipate and mitigate the impacts of changing weather conditions with global weather forecasts and observations. WeatherDesk provides timely, accurate weather risk insights and weather forecasting for energy, agriculture, and commodities to support diverse customer needs and workflows.
Powerup
Powerup enables companies to manage financial outcomes for renewable energy. Understand production on an individual farm, country, and region level, and analyze and address risk by structuring hedges to address volume, shape, and price cannibalization risks. Access existing indices in the market to manage the portfolio or create your own index to maximize profit.
Speedwell Environmental System
Speedwell Environmental System (SES) is an application designed for organizations managing complex transactions, offering the flexibility to create custom valuation methods for various contract types in the index-based climate risk transfer market. SES caters to users of index-based hedging contracts, insurance companies, and funds who look for intelligence on weather derivatives, renewables risk transfer, and other environmental variables. SES features contract valuation, portfolio risk management, trade reporting, and other essentials for the climate risk transfer market.