This can help simplify the overall decision-making process for brand owners and technical colorists, and help shorten the time-to-launch of new product ranges. CFA solution that offered energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies

Discover how Avient's polymer colorants and additives can help increase the performance and appeal of nonwovens used in hygiene and medical applications Complēt™ LGF, moisture-resistant grade delivers improved performance and cost savings for aftermarket parts manufacturer

plastics) stigmatized Rising expectations for rapid innovation and displacement of older, heavily carbon- intensive designs and manufacturing processes NDC countries expected to innovate and seek rapid minimization of customers' scope 3 emissions Increased concern from stakeholders for not addressing climate change globally or for the chemicals sector Acute & Chronic Risk Possible direct damage to fixed assets and logistics disruptions in both our value chain and operations More frequent and intense weather events and changing preciptation patterns are likely to damage manufaturing faciliites, disrupt logistics and sourcing activities, and negatively affect employee health and communities where we operate More frequent and intense weather events and changing preciptation patterns are likely to affect the performance of grids and thermal plants while pushing up demand for cooling, damage fixed assets, disrupt logistics and sourcing activities, and negatively affect employee health and communities where we operate IMPACT DRIVER & NET ZERO FUTURE PLEDGING PROGRESS STEADFAST POLICY Resource Efficiency Opportunity More efficient production and distribution processes, reduced natural resource usage, continued use of recycling, and inclusion of recycled materials in our products such as reSoundTM R, ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger, among others will contribute to increasing product revenues and reduced operating costs Resource efficiency efforts supported by capital allocation in NDC countries is more likely and may accelerate a path toward maximizing ROI and reducing operating costs Less regulatory and pressure to incentivize may cause gains from efforts to lag Energy Source Opportunity Use of greater external financing options, such as operating lease arrangements or energy performance shared savings contracts, to source lower emission-energy and new technologies, such as carbon capture, utilization & storage (CCUS), in our operations may reduce operating costs and maximize returns on investment Use of lower emission-sources of energy in operations will lower operating costs and contribute toward reductions of our scope 1 and 2 emissions and product carbon intensities Use of renewable energy, increased efficiency, and electrification initiatives will lower operating costs and contribute toward reductions of our scope 1 and 2 emissions and product carbon intensities. In 2021, we were able to futher optimize the resource and energy consumption of our production through initiating 102 energy saving projects around the world Talent development and retention in expertise areas of emerging technologies that can be deployed within our operations and support clean electrification and evaluation of resilient, diverse, and alternative energy generation models is ongoing

Cycle time reducers can increase your production capacity without any additional equipment investment

The modification of the surface can be achieved without negative impact on the optical properties of the film. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information. This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner.

REPLACING METAL WITH VINYL SHINES A LIGHT ON VALUE CASE STUDY: GEON™ M5705 OUR CUSTOMER SAVED $500,000 BY MAKING THE SWITCH FROM METAL TO GEON VINYL MATERIALS Using Geon M5705 material for these seven colors will save an additional $200,000 per year.

Packaging is increasingly playing a role in helping brands offer the time-saving convenience that consumers desire.  We can help you design portion-control packaging or add functionality to your package through value-added dispensing. With our UV protection additives, consumers can count on the quality of your product and can get the job done every time.

EUROPE: SDS for Europe can be obtained by contacting the appropriate regional office. PVC SAVE-ON YELLOW V2 EUROPE: SDS for Europe can be obtained by contacting the appropriate regional office.

STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR CORE BUSINESS • Production planning for your end products can be challenging enough without the added complexity of planning and producing for your own plastisol needs PROGRAM BULLETIN HOW AVIENT CAN HELP SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY The supply for PVC dispersion resin can be volatile. This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner.

We did all of the above this past year without sacrificing safety or our culture. The Company sponsors various voluntary retirement savings plans (RSP). Exhibit 31.1 CERTIFICATION I, Robert M.