New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Although climate action has gained momentum, the world is witnessing a disorderly energy transition, with countries pursuing different paths and trajectories, said John McCalla-Leacy, the head of global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) at KPMG International.

As a result, the target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2100 is unlikely to be met, he said in an interview.

"Are we progressing on the ground? Absolutely! If you probably have the most pessimistic view.you could even go as high as 3 to 4 degrees (Celsius). That's the most pessimistic world, and that already shows we have made progress. But also, we recognize that there's more work that needs to be done....