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AVIENT CORPORATION
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE CHARTER
Membership
• Members of the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee (the “Committee”) of
the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Avient Corporation (the “Company”) will be
appointed by the Board each year
General Purposes
The general purposes of the Committee are:
• Oversee and monitor the establishment and maintenance by management of
comprehensive safety, health, environmental, physical security and product
stewardship policies, standards and practices for the Company, including risks related
to such matters
Oversee programs established by the Company whereby the Company is responsible to
monitor compliance with Company policies, standards and practices and with
applicable governmental laws and regulations concerning safety, health,
environmental, physical security and product stewardship on a global basis.
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company-owned vehicles, process emissions, and on-site heating) Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased indirect sources, such as the production of electricity and steam for an organization’s use Scope 3: Indirect emissions from sources up and down the supply chain, including materials, transportation of goods, and the processing, use, and end-of-life treatment of sold products Cradle-to-Gate: Carbon impact of a product from raw materials and product manufacturing Cradle-to-Grave: Carbon impact and analysis across the entire life cycle of a product from raw materials to disposal © 2023 Avient • www.avient.com • 1.844.4AVIENT Raw Materials Supply Chain UNDERSTANDING CARBON FOOTPRINT CO2e Transportation End-of-Life Treatment Processing of Goods Use of Products Transportation Chemical Processing Cradle-to-Gate (B2B) Cradle-to-Grave (B2C) SCOPE 3 INDIRECT SCOPE 3 INDIRECT Electricity Steam Company Facilities Company-Owned Vehicles SCOPE 1 DIRECT SCOPE 2 INDIRECT Reporting CompanyUpstream
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SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Wear Resistance, Noise Reduction,
Low Friction
SOLUTION: Internally Lubricated
Formulations, Thermoplastic
Elastomers, Scratch and Mar
Resistant Additives
POSSIBILITIES: Gears, Gaskets,
Hood Dampers, Seating Systems
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Metal Replacement, Part
Consolidation
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites
POSSIBILITIES: Seat Base,
Brake Pedal, Frame, Floor Pan,
Controls
EXTREME PERFORMANCE
Chemical & Fire Resistance,
Extreme Temperature Performance,
Thermal Management, Lightweighting
SOLUTION: Engineered Nylon
Formulations, Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations,
Engineered Polyketone Formulations,
Thermally Conductive Formulations,
Chemical Foaming Agents
POSSIBILITIES: Under-the-Hood
Applications, Electrical Connectors,
Battery Assembly Housings,
Exterior Trim and Equipment
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Heat Dissipation, Flexible Design
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive
Formulations
POSSIBILITIES: LED Lights,
Heat Sinks
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color, Special Effects,
Paint Replacement, Corrosion Resistance,
UV Stability
SOLUTION: Custom Pre-Colored Formulations,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics,
Solid Color Masterbatches
POSSIBILITIES: Body Panels, Pedals,
Control Grips, Bezels, Brand Elements
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft-Touch Feel, Durable, Wet Grip Performance,
Color Customization, UV Stability, Ergonomic Design, Overmolding
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers,
Combination Colorant and Additive Formulations,
Fabric-Effect Colorants and Additives
POSSIBILITIES: Steering Wheel, Switches, Knobs
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https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-pke-polyketone-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/custom-pre-colored-specialty-engineered-formulations
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/CCG PVDF Monofilament Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MONOFIL AMENT
MA NUFAC TURER
P V D F F I L A M E N T E X T R U S I O N
• Reduce or eradicate die build-up
• Improve predictive and final part quality
• Optimize PVDF extrusion for the desired coefficient of
friction (CoF)
• Reduce energy consumption
• Boosted overall production efficiency by
minimizing die build-up through use of a
PVDF-specific processing aid
• Achieved a flawless surface by reducing
friction and improving flow for enhanced
final part quality
• Controlled extrusion pressure to reduce
energy required in processing
Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
EFFICIENCY + QUALITY
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OFC
MANUFACTURER
5 G H Y B R I D C A B L E
J A C K E T I N G & I N S U L A T I O N
• Fire performance: reduce smoke and fume production,
high flame and char resistance
• Reduce development time
• Meet required standards: UL 1581 (Class XL) mechanical
properties , UL 1685 (flame test/smoke parameters), FT2
& FV2 (VW1)
• Accelerated speed to market, reducing
development time to three months
• Instilled confidence and proved material
expertise as solutions passed extensive
testing ahead of competition
• Optimized cable manufacture process and
line speed following trials at customers
facility
ECCOH 5549/1 LDD & Syncure™ S100FH
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY + FIRE PERFORMANCE
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OFC Manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Swimming Pool Application Snapshot.pdf
ABOVE GROUND
SWIMMING POOL
C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L
• Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment
• UV resistance for durability over years of use
• Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping
costs and simplify installation
• Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand
solution provides excellent UV, creep, and
corrosion resistance
• Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal
• Rolled product enabled standard shipping
vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL
delivery
Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite
laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METAL REPLACEMENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT + KINK RESISTANT
LEARN MORE
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Office Furniture Task Chair
LEADING OFFICE
FURNITURE OEM
T A S K C H A I R
• Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution
• Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls
• Cost-effective material
• Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle
deflection test
• Enabled novel design by combining long
glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet
performance and mass market cost targets
• Formulated custom nylon material with
minimal conditioned performance loss and
smooth, fiber-free surface finish
• Provided technical support during two-year
product development cycle
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FATIGUE RESISTANCE + PART CONSOLIDATION
LEARN MORE
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Leading Office Furniture OEM
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Pipe and Conduit OEM App Snapshot final.pdf
continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport
of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce
potential for injuries during material handling
• Provide a dust-free raw material handling and
manufacturing environment
• Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner
production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust
• Maintain an OSHA compliant facility
• Automated a raw material handling solution
that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of
raw material packaging
• Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related
particles, providing cleaner air in
manufacturing areas
• Provided a safe and sustainable
environment by helping reduce workplace
dust exposure
• Enabled employee redeployment to other
activities, optimizing use of labor
ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant
and Dosing Equipment
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SAFETY + SUSTAINABILITY
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
I N T E R I O R D O O R P A N E L
• Available for multiple resins and approved OEM colors
• Maintain performance characteristics of traditional raw
materials that use conventional carbon black
• Pass REACH and RoHS requirements
• Retain color consistency and stability
• Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation that
aligns with ISO 14067:2018
• Provided recycled content formulations that
met all design and engineering goals while
achieving sustainability targets
• Provided effective alternative to materials
using virgin carbon black
• Achieved color stability under xenon arc and
TUV methodology
• Supplied necessary PCF calculation
certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with
ISO 14067 requirements
OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COLOR + SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
LEARN MORE
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