This book investigates whether Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is sufficient to address the world's most pressing problems, such as climate change and poverty. The author examines the oil and gas sector, a key area in CSR's evolution, to explore this question. By analyzing companies from both developed nations like Exxon and Shell, and emerging economies such as Petrobras and CNOOC, the study assesses CSR's capacity to tackle environmental, developmental, and governance challenges within the business-society relationship.

The book is positioned as a critical examination of Corporate Social Responsibility's evolving scope and capabilities. It aims to provide a nuanced perspective by focusing on a sector with significant social and environmental implications. The analysis suggests a need to evaluate whether current CSR frameworks can meet escalating global expectations for corporate action on issues beyond traditional environmental and social impacts.