Unser Verhaltenskodex 2023 Eine Mitteilung des CEO 1 Unsere Vision und Strategie 2 Kern- und persönliche Werte 2 Unser Verhaltenskodex Richtlinien für ethisches Verhalten 4 Persönliche Werte 4 Fragen klären und Situationen mangelnder Compliance melden 6 Ethikhotline 6 Keine Vergeltungsmaßnahmen 6 Anwendung des Verhaltenskodex 7 Verstöße gegen den Kodex 7 Respekt für alle Diversität und Inklusion 9 Diskriminierung oder Belästigung 9 Beziehungen am Arbeitsplatz 9 Drogenmissbrauch 10 Physische Sicherheit und Gewalt am Arbeitsplatz 10 Ehrlichkeit bei der Arbeit Korrekte Informationen, Daten und Aufzeichnungen 12 Integrität der Buchführung 12 Unternehmenskommunikationen 14 Schutz und Verwendung von Vermögenswerten 14 Unternehmenseigene und vertrauliche Informationen, Ideen und geistiges Eigentum 14 Privatsphäre, Personenbezogene Daten und Datenschutz 15 Verwendung von Internet und E-Mail 15 Soziale Medien und soziales Netzwerken 15 Computersicherheit, Softwarelizenzierung und Urheberrechte 16 Insiderinformationen und -handel 16 Politische Spenden/Aktivitäten und gemeinnützige Spenden 17 Ermittlungen und Anfragen der Regierung 17 Integrität in unserem Geschäft Ehrliche Handlungsweise 19 Bestechung und Schmiergelder 19 Beauftragte und Berater 20 Wettbewerb 20 Geschenke und Bewirtung 20 Interessenkonflikte 21 Selbstkontrahierung 22 Internationaler Handel 22 Soziale Verantwortung des Unternehmens Nachhaltigkeit 24 Sicherheit, Gesundheit und die Umwelt 24 Produkt- und Dienstleistungssicherheit 25 Achtung der Menschenrechte 25 Eine gemeinsame Selbstverpflichtung 25 Ressourcen und Kontaktinformationen 26 1 Eine Mitteilung des CEO Liebe Mitarbeiter von Avient, als Teil eines wachsenden, globalen Unternehmens stehen wir schwierigen Situationen und komplexen Entscheidungsprozessen gegenüber. Patterson Vorsitzender, Präsident und CEO „Wir wissen, dass unsere Mitarbeiter, Kunden und Lieferanten nicht die einzigen Anteilseigner des Unternehmens sind – unser Betrieb, unsere Produkte und unsere Mitarbeiter wirken sich auf die Länder und Gemeinden, in denen wir tätig sind, aber auch auf die Welt als Ganzes aus.“ —Robert M. Patterson Vorsitzender, Präsident und CEO 2 Unsere Vision und Strategie Vision Bei Avient entwickeln wir spezialisierte und nachhaltige Materiallösungen, die Herausforderungen der Kunden in Chancen verwandeln, indem wir neue Produkte für eine bessere Welt auf den Markt bringen.

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. Employee Name (Please print) Signature Date Work Location Table of Contents A Message from the CEO Our Code of Conduct Guidelines for Ethical Behavior Personal Values Your Responsibilities Additional Responsibilities of Avient Supervisors and Managers Resolving Questions and Reporting Non-Compliance Situations Ethics Hotline Non Retaliation Code of Conduct Application Violations of the Code Respect for All Diversity and Inclusion Discrimination or Harassment Workplace Relationships Substance Abuse Physical Security and Workplace Violence Honesty at Work Accurate Information, Data and Records Accounting Integrity Company Communications Safeguarding and Use of Assets Proprietary and Confidential Information, Ideas and Intellectual Property Privacy, Personal Information and Data Protection Internet and E-mail Use Social Media and Social Networking Computer Security, Software Licensing and Copyrights Insider Information and Trading Political Contributions / Activities and Charitable Contributions Government Investigations and Inquiries Integrity in Our Business Fair Dealing Bribery and Kickbacks Agents and Consultants Competition Gifts and Hospitality Conflicts of Interest Self-Dealing International Trade Money Laundering Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment Product and Service Safety Respecting Human Rights A Shared Commitment Resources and Contact Information Our Policies Internal Contacts—Ethics and Compliance Resources Ethics Hotline

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Page 4 All time high of $32.32 October 21st, 2013 • 16 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 • YTD stock price has increased 56% versus 22% growth in the S&P • Six fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.0b Strategy and Execution Drive Results PP&S 15% Specialty 60% Distribution 25% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re Appliance 6% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer Packaging 18% Industrial 10% Misc. 5% HealthCare Transportation 16% Textiles 1% United States 70% Europe 14% Canada 8% Asia 5% Latin America 3% 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* End Markets* 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* EPS Page 5 * Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations PolyOne At A Glance * Restated to exclude discontinued operations Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 63% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 YTD 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 6 2006 YTD 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Organic Consolidated Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 8.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 63% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 28% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 7 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 44.0% 2006 Q3 2013 $20.3 $46.6 2006 TTM Q3'13 14.3% 31.0% 2006 Q3 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 8 We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation  Polymer Science  Formulation  Chemistry  Processing Inputs  Base Resins  Additives  Modifiers  Colorants Specialized Polymer Materials, Services, and Solutions Expertise Satisfied Consumers PolyOne Customer Innovative Products & Services  Marketplace Demands  Performance Requirements  Value Drivers Page 9 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj.

Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets. 2 O P E N I N G RE MARK S B O B P A T T E R S O N C H A I R M A N , P R E S I D E N T A N D C E O Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity to advance commercial strategy Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS FIRST YEAR 4 Composites comprises over half of Specialty Engineered Materials, compared to 9% in 2016 Proven history of success in areas such as outdoor high performance, defense and sustainable solutions Composites 44% 56% 2023E Sales Collaboration & InnovationComposites as a % of SEM People & Culture Talented, passionate, and creative associates drive continued integration success and allow two cultures to come together as one Avient Lightweight Protective Laminates: PROJECTILE PROTECTION Dyneema® Fiber Solutions Cushioning + Fit + Comfort: LONG-TERM WEAR reSound™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Strength + Durability + Light-Weighting: SOLID MOUNTING BRACKETS Nymax™ Bergamid™ Complēt™ Engineered Materials Durability + Lubricity: HELMET LATCHES Lubri-One™ Internally Lubricated Polymers Color Consistency and Weatherability CUSTOMIZED SPECIFICATIONS Avient Color and Additive Solutions Antennae Performance FAST, RELIABLE CONNECTIONS PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES Wired Connections CONSTANT COMMUNICATION Syncure™ Cross-linkable Wire & Cable Formulations5 6 AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES 6 Q 3 P E RFO RMAN CE 15.4% 16.3% 2022 PF 2023 Results vs.

& Canada 40% 37% 18% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) 9% 30 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION 34% 38% END MARKET REGION 31 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION 52% 35% 32 19% 8%Industrial 16% 9% Defense Building & END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation 12% Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 7% 56% 23% 7% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 33 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

& Canada 40% 37% 18% Latin America 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Building and END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $592M includes corporate costs $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M 36 C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION US & Canada 34% 38% Latin America END MARKET REGION 37 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET US & Canada 52% 35% REGION 38 19% 8%Industrial 16% Building & 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 7% 56% 23% 7% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 39

Offers high levels of stiffness and heat deflection performance. 51.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com Product Code - - - PP5210 A111 PP5220F A1 PP5230F PP5240 A111 Filler Percentage - % - 10 20 30 40 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 4600 4300 3900 3500 MPa ISO 527 32 30 27 24 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 7.0 6.0 5.5 5.0 Break % ASTM D638 125 115 100 70 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 250,000 285,000 310,000 340,000 MPa ISO 180 1600 1900 2100 2300 Notched Izod 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 kJ/m2 ISO 180 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 190 210 225 240 °C ISO 75 88 99 107 116 264 psi °F ASTM D648 120 125 130 133 °C ISO 75 49 52 54 56 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.96 1.04 1.15 1.25 Linear Shrinkage 1/8 in wall % - 1.3–1.7 1.1–1.5 0.9–1.3 0.7–1.1 3.2 mm wall % - 1.3–1.7 1.1–1.5 0.9–1.3 0.7–1.1 Product Code - - - PP6210 A11 PP7220 A614 PP6230F A1 PP6240 A44 Filler Percentage - % - 10 20 30 40 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 3200 3400 2800 2550 MPa ISO 527 22 24 19 18 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 14.0 10.0 8.0 7.0 Break % ASTM D638 >400 >400 >400 200 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 160,000 185,000 250,000 225,000 MPa ISO 178 1100 1300 1750 1550 Notched Izod 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 >10.0 >10.0 8 8.0 kJ/m2 ISO 180 55.0 55.0 44.0 14.0 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 160 170 198 200 °C ISO 75 71 77 92 93 264 psi °F ASTM D648 100 105 108 112 °C ISO 75 38 41 42 44 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.96 1.04 1.15 1.25 Linear Shrinkage 1/8 in wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0 3.2 mm wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0 Maxxam™ Calcium Carbonate Filled Homopolymer Maxxam™ Calcium Carbonate Filled Copolymer Polypropylene Offers improved stiffness over unfilled materials as well as substantial improvement in drop weight impact and notched izod impact.

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& Canada 40% 37% 18% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 24% Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) 9% 26 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION 34% 38% END MARKET REGION 27 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET 52% 35% REGION 28 19% 8%Industrial 9% Defense Building & 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation 24% 12% Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 56% 23% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 29 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Other Specialty / Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 31 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 9 FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

& Canada 40% 37% 18% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 20% 24% Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) 9% 26 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION 34% 38% 20% END MARKET REGION 27 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION 52% 35% 28 19% 8%Industrial 16% 9% Defense Building & END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation 24% 12% Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 7% 56% 23% 7% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 29 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.