SOURCE: https://www.circularity-gap.world/updates-collection/countries-critical-in-achieving-a-global- circular-economy What is the Current State of the Circular Economy? Western European Nations France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain have all adopted actions or made pledges to grow the circular economy in their respective countries. SOURCE: https://www.circularity-gap.world/updates-collection/countries-critical-in-achieving-a-global-circular-economy SOURCE: https://www.construcia.com/en/noticias/which-countries-are-leading-the-change-in-circular-economy/ Avient is committed to solving the world’s most complex materials science challenges, which includes creating innovations that contribute to restorative and regenerative systems.

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. While we have a very small footprint in other rest of world countries, such as Singapore, Thailand, Vientam, Malaysia, it is difficult to receive the resources needed to make substantial decarbonization action in these countries Many other countries are following suit on the EU REACH chemicals regulation or a similar framework.

Note: For specific countries there might be additional required fields to populate depending on the laws and regulations of the country.

TOUGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE POWER GRID MODULAR BALLISTIC PROTECTION MADE POSSIBLE WITH COMPOSITES THE CHALLENGE Recent attacks on U.S. electrical substations across the country provide stark reminders that our nation’s power supply remains a primary target for criminals focused on harming our country and security.1 The call to action is evident: we must continually improve the physical and technological infrastructure protection of our nation’s energy supply.

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Any expenses or charges incurred by Avient resulting from such failure will be paid for by Supplier within ten (10) days of receipt of Avient's written request. 12.8 Supplier shall not deliver Goods hereunder sourced directly or indirectly from any country to which sanction by the Government of the United States or any other country apply. Additional information is available at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/trade- community/programs-outreach/convict- importations 12.10 Supplier shall responsibly source tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold or their derivatives (3TG metals) to ensure that the Goods supplied to Avient do not directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country (the “Covered Countries”), and to abide by Avient’s Policy Statement on Conflict Minerals regarding Goods supplied to Avient. Supplier holds any and all licenses, permits, end-user statements and any other documents, which are required in the country of origin, of transit and of destination to perform its obligations and will immediately notify Avient of any legal restrictions.

While these statistics are several years old and there have been some improvements, the scale of the issue hasn’t changed.

While these statistics are several years old and there have been some improvements, the scale of the issue hasn’t changed.

While these statistics are several years old and there have been some improvements, the scale of the issue hasn’t changed.

While these statistics are several years old and there have been some improvements, the scale of the issue hasn’t changed.