sustainability
Four Brothers Rope (FBR) considers responsibility across materials, manufacturing, people, and the use of our ropes. We connect product development with environmental information, practical lifecycle support, and cooperation with the wider industry.
01 Our priorities
Progress through practical choices
Responsibility is reflected in how materials are developed, information is recorded, and ropes are used.
Explore alternatives
GREEN FORCE™ explores bio-based material alternatives for demanding marine applications, alongside rope performance and application requirements.
Make informed decisions
Identification, inspection history, and maintenance information support responsible rope use. Lifecycle support helps customers plan care and replacement around rope condition.
Build accountability
Quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and responsible corporate governance form part of FBR’s company framework.
Environmental information
Make impact more visible
In 2026, FBR received CCS recognition relating to carbon footprint assessment and digital inspection of marine fiber ropes. This milestone supports more transparent product information and traceability.
Investing in people
Support the next generation of engineers
The FBR Scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University supports students in naval architecture, ocean, and civil engineering. It reflects the value we place on engineering education and cooperation between industry and academia.
Circular solutions
Recycle marine ropes at scale
FBR and Blue Circle Technology have formed a strategic partnership focused on the recovery, processing and reuse of end-of-life marine ropes. The goal is a standardized collection and recycling model that can scale across the industry.
Building a Better Future, Responsibly
