About Us
Our Founder
“Art and science are meant to intersect,” says CEO/Founder Wilson Hsu. “For us, innovation drives development on every front.” Wilson, who earned a degree in Mathematics and an MBA, was named one of the 10 Most Innovative Business Leaders to Watch in 2021 by CIO VIEWS Magazine.
Recognition in Eco-Friendly Design
Ccilu has spent a decade overcoming the challenges of innovating sustainable technology, and is now ranked among the leading companies in the industry. Since 2011, Ccilu has proudly received more than 20 global accolades and honors.
- In 2018, the European Forum listed CCILU “World Design Rankings” as the World’s No. 1 Design Company in the footwear industry.
- In 2020, Red Herring Global listed CCILU amongst North America’s Top 100 Innovative Companies.
- In 2021, CIO Views Magazine included CCILU on the 10 Most Innovative Business Leaders to Follow list and Business Weekly featured Ccilu on the list of Top 100 Decarbonization Company in Taiwan
- In 2022, CCILU was ranked as one of the top 30 Fastest- Growing Companies to watch by Global Business Leaders Magazine. We are also a BCCT Social Enterprise Finalist, received the DBS Business for Impact Grand Award and received a Social CSR-ESG Award by Global Views Monthly
- In 2023, CCILU won the the Best Brand Award recognized by Taiwan Government.
Award-Winning Sustainable Shoe Designs
Technology
Sustainability is at the forefront of each development and decision of Ccilu. We have created three environmentally friendly technologies to decrease carbon emissions and waste production: XpreSole, GreePlax, and CCILUCELL.
Partnerships
Since 2011, CCILU has focused on creating unique, eco-friendly, and comfortable shoes. Over the years, CCILU has partnered with organizations and pursued certifications that are in line with their sustainable brand ethos. To learn more about our commitment to the planet, visit our sustainability page.
PETA Approved
In 2017, CCILU became “PETA-Approved Vegan” and has remained committed to producing 100% vegan products.
Certified B-Corp
As a business who believes in transparency, we pursued a B-Corp certification to demonstrate that Ccilu is both purpose-driven and committed to benefiting all stakeholders.
Global Recycled Standard
XpreSole and GreenPlax have achieved The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification. GRS is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content and labeling.
One Tree Planted
Ccilu cares deeply about the planet and creating a business that gives back to nature. That’s why we’ve partnered with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every pair of shoes sold.
Soles4Souls
Across the Globe CCILU stepped forward in donating shoes to South America, with the donation of 1000,000 pairs of new Ccilu shoes, as sponsored of the Soles4Souls' travel program. CCILU continues to transformed fashionable shoes into eco-friendly materials that feel just as comfortable as they look.