Carleton College recently committed to being the primary investor in a local community solar array through Northfield Area Community Solar, and is considering investing in a larger project. Although on first glance these projects seem to align perfectly with Carleton’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the reality is that the energy from these community solar projects cannot be counted towards Carleton’s carbon neutrality goals. Is it ethical for Carleton to invest in the large community solar project when the energy produced cannot count towards Carleton’s carbon neutrality goals? This paper analyzes this question using a corporate social responsibility framework.