Taking climate action—and making the most of it for your organization—requires commitment, innovation and an ability to translate ambition into meaningful action. For many corporate leaders, crossing the bridge from goals to results can be a formidable mountain to climb. One step forward can feel like two steps back, because the deeper you dive into climate change work, the more you realize there is to do. In this paper, we break down the climate action journey into three fundamental areas: the what and when, the how, and the keys to anticipating the four hurdles companies face.