Carbonateds

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

This was more than offset, however, by lower selling prices in Distribution, Performance Products and Solutions, and Designed Structures and Solutions (DSS), due to lower hydro-carbon based raw material costs. 

Carbonateds

TPEs and TPUs formulated specifically for overmolding onto PK, COPE and PC/ABS for improved haptics and function

Clariant Masterbatch performance will be included in this year’s report. 2021 Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ranking Newsweek Most Responsible Companies 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use Bio-derived Content Eco-conscious Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting $275M $325M $355M $410M $560M 9 (1) Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)(2) 2020 is Pro forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business (2) Revenue from Sustainable Solutions 2016 – 2020 (1) S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y F O R A B ET T E R TO M O R ROW 10 • Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to grow 11% in 2021 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers continues to accelerate • Relentless focus on delivering our 2030 sustainability targets to benefit the planet and people of the world while adding value to our customers, communities, associates and shareholders • Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability megatrends o Improving Recyclability – Technologies that allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon emissions o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less eco-friendly options o Avient CycleWorks – New innovation center dedicated to advancing recycling and the circular economy through collaboration with customers and brand owners Enable 100% of products manufactured for packaging applications to be recyclable or reusable.

Our goal is to implement procurement practices over the next three years that will eliminate 45,000 metric tons of Scope 2 carbon dioxide emissions annually. 23% Total Water Use REDUCTION Total Waste Generation 19% REDUCTION 60% Total Waste RECYCLED OR BENEFICIALLY REUSED 0 ZERO Reportable Releases IN EXCESS OF PERMITTED LEVEL TO THE ENVIRONMENT SINCE 2013 74424.indd main_11 3/16/20 12:25 PM Annual Report | 2019 12 Photos: PolyOne Associates in Åland, Finland (top) and Bangkok, Thailand (bottom) participate in local waste clean up events to help protect the planet and improve lives in the communities where we do business.

As the world continues to shift from operating in a linear economy to a circular economy and to a lower carbon footprint, Avient is proud to be a part of the solution. By 2030, Avient will reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% with 2019 as a baseline and achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050. Our Environmental, Health and Safety Committee also provides oversight of the systems that are in place to monitor and mitigate our carbon footprint and potential risks associated with climate change.

Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.

Thermoplastic composites include base resins, but are combined with a structural element such as glass, carbon or polymer fibers to enhance strength, rigidity and structure. This allows us to rapidly translate new technologies into new products, helping us advance a more circular economy with reduced carbon footprint. Carbon emissions have become the subject of an increasing amount of state and local, regional, national, and international attention.