https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/reporting/tcfd
Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2 and, if appropriate, Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and the related risks
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-capacity-metal-replacement-technologies
This investment is aligned with current megatrends to better serve our customers in North America across several industries, including industrial, transportation, oil & gas, and shooting sports.”
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets/renewable-energy-case-study
Renewable energy provides reliable power, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves natural resources.
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/global-iso-certificate-library
Avon Lake Corporate, Avon Lake (SEM), Bethel, Berea, Bethlehem, Elk Grove, Glendale, Kennesaw, Laporte, Massillon, McHenry, Mountain Top, North Haven, Suwanee, Toluca, Vonore
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AvientRY 2021 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-26-22r%5B96%5D.pdf
Microsoft Word - AvientRY 2021 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-26-22r WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below. Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 7,268,012 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 90,498,342 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (solar): 252,779 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (Wind): 2,399,531 kWh o Electric Power: 339,815,274 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com o Renewable Energy Credit (REC): 121,411,062 kWh o Renewable Power – Offsite: 27,119,749 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification: 2021年1月1日 to 2021年12月31日 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted: World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification: ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. The verification team has extensive experience in conducting assurance over environmental, social, ethical and health and safety information, systems and processes, has over 20 years combined experience in this field and an excellent understanding of Apex’s standard methodology for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions data.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_RY 2022 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-24-23%5B30%5D.pdf
Microsoft Word - Avient_RY 2022 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-24-23 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below. Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 4,754,671 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 184,415,668 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (solar): 260,378 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (Wind): 2,554,186 kWh o Grid Electricity Consumed: 436,400,546 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE • SAFETY • SUSTAINABILITY Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733‐2739 • www.apexcos.com o Renewable Energy Credits (REC) Purchased: 100,691,000 kWh o Renewable Electricity Consumed – Offsite: 128,982,866 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification: 2022年1月1日 to 2022年12月31日 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted: World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification: ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. The verification team has extensive experience in conducting assurance over environmental, social, ethical and health and safety information, systems and processes, has over 20 years combined experience in this field and an excellent understanding of Apex’s standard methodology for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions data.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations
Thermal Conductivity for Heat Exchanger in Gas Recovery Therma-Tech™ provide thermal conductivity for heat exchanger in gas recovery
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/CFA Product Selection Guide.pdf
They are commonly used for: • Weight reduction/cost savings • Sink mark removal • Shrinkage and warpage reduction • Nucleation • Assisting direct gas foaming NOTE: Low gas yield products are optimized for assisting direct gas injection, nucleation, warpage reduction and sink mark removal. Moderate and high gas yield products are optimized for weight reduction, warpage reduction and sink mark removal. Chemistries and gas initiation temperatures are available for a wide range of resins.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-bio-filled-polymer-grades-fakuma-2021
The filler is sourced from plant waste that would otherwise be landfilled, which in turn would create methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-features-innovative-packaging-technologies-and-inspiration-pack-expo-2015
ColorMatrix™ light and gas barrier additives for food, beverage and personal care products