https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient_CodeConduct_2024_final2.pdf
OUR CODE OF CONDUCT ISSUED OCTOBER 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: A Message from the CEO 1 Guidelines for Ethical Behavior 3 Personal Values 3 Your Responsibilities 4 Additional Responsibilities of Avient Supervisors and Managers 4 Resolving Questions and Reporting Non-Compliance Situations 5 Ethics Hotline 5 Non Retaliation 6 Code of Conduct Application 6 Violations of the Code 6 Diversity and Inclusion 8 Discrimination or Harassment 8 Workplace Relationships 9 Substance Abuse 10 Physical Security and Workplace Violence 10 Accurate Information, Data and Records 12 Accounting Integrity 12 Company Communications 14 Safeguarding and Use of Assets 14 Proprietary and Confidential Information, Ideas and Intellectual Property 15 Privacy, Personal Information and Data Protection 16 Internet and E-mail Use 16 Social Media and Social Networking 17 Computer Security, Software Licensing and Copyrights 17 Insider Information and Trading 18 Political Contributions/Activities and Charitable Contributions 19 Government Investigations and Inquiries 19 Integrity in Our Business Fair Dealing 21 Bribery and Kickbacks 21 Agents and Consultants 22 Competition 22 Gifts and Hospitality 23 Conflicts of Interest 24 Self-Dealing 25 International Trade 25 Money Laundering 25 Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability 27 Safety, Health and Environment 28 Product and Service Safety 29 Respecting Human Rights 29 A Shared Commitment 29 Resources and Contact Information Our Policies 30 Internal Contacts 30 Ethics Hotline 30 A Message from the CEO Dear Avient Team, Our company decisions have far-reaching implications in today’s complex and interconnected world. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brazil Telephone: +55 11 4593 9200 Europe Pommerloch, Luxembourg 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxembourg, L-9638 Telephone: +352 269 050 35 Fax: +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com https://www.avient.com Acknowledgment of Compliance with Avient’s Code of Conduct Instructions: Please read, sign and return this document to Human Resources.
