This ensures that we have leadership accountability to advancing our D&I strategy. The Hand represents an indication to stop, because we are all accountable to speak up and eliminate bias or discrimination of any type in the workplace. Total self-generated: 4588 GJ Sustainability Report | 2019 103 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Chemicals Standard Index Water Management (1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress RT-CH-140a.1 1.

This ensures that we have leadership accountability to advancing our D&I strategy. The Hand represents an indication to stop, because we are all accountable to speak up and eliminate bias or discrimination of any type in the workplace. Total self-generated: 4588 GJ Sustainability Report | 2019 103 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Chemicals Standard Index Water Management (1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress RT-CH-140a.1 1.

PolyOne Corporation Page 3 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer Kurt Schuering Vice President, Global Key Account Management Bradley C Richardson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Cathy K. Garratt Senior Vice President, President of Performance Products and Solutions Walter Ripple General Manager of GLS Julie A.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, adjusted EPS and working capital to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.

All standards are then published in the EH&S information management system and made available to all associates. The importance of associate participation in safety management systems is a common thread throughout our systems at Avient. We also track physical security incidents and manage those through the EH&S MS.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. PolyOne Corporation Page 3 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Senior management uses adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS, and working capital to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.

Our waste management approach adds value by reducing the risk of environmental harm, as well as costs associated with waste management. Expectations for the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste are governed by Avient’s internal waste management standards which are applicable to all facilities. We recognize the importance of responsibly managing plastic pellet loss within our operations.

These factors may include, among others: business or professional experience; knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as 2 accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology, or the specialty materials industry; personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, judgment, leadership, and the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company; substantial accomplishment with demonstrated leadership capabilities; freedom from outside interests that conflict with the Company’s best interests; the diversity of backgrounds and experience they will bring to the Board, including diversity with respect to race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, nationality, and sexual orientation, as well as differences in viewpoint, background and skill; and the needs of the Company from time to time Corporate Responsibility • Provide oversight and guidance with regard to how the Board and management evaluate and integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability matters into the Company’s business strategy and decision-making, including overseeing risks relating to the Company's programs, policies, and practices on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance matters, by receiving regular updates from management, as well as reviewing reports on corporate responsibility and/or sustainability published by the Company. Any action that may be taken at a meeting of the Committee may be taken by written consent so long as the written consent is unanimously approved and filed with the Corporate Secretary. 4 • The Company’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary will be the management liaison to the Committee

These factors may include, among others: business or professional experience; knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology, or the specialty materials industry; personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, 2 judgment, leadership, and the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company; substantial accomplishment with demonstrated leadership capabilities; freedom from outside interests that conflict with the Company’s best interests; the unique backgrounds and experience they will bring to the Board, including differences in viewpoint, background and skill; and the needs of the Company from time to time. Corporate Responsibility Provide oversight and guidance with regard to how the Board and management evaluate and integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability matters into the Company’s business strategy and decision-making, including overseeing risks at a strategic level relating to the Company's programs, policies, and practices on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance matters, by receiving regular updates from management, as well as reviewing reports on corporate responsibility and/or sustainability published by the Company. The Company’s General Counsel and Corporate Secretary will be the management liaison to the Committee.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. PolyOne Corporation Page 3 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, adjusted EPS and working capital to asses.s performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.