Avient Emphasizes Commitment to Sustainability at Plastics Recycling LATAM Conference Avient showcases polymer recycling solutions including Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Enhanced Recycling and ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ liquid di New Polymer Colorants Derived from Recycled Content Available from Avient

Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Financials are pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution Avient Specialty Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 45 Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of April 21, 2022 Total Enterprise Value / NTM EBITDA With the Dyneema and Clariant Color business acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, along with the proposed sale of our Distribution business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets. OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Other 5.4 8.5 10.1 9.8 13.8 12.8 12.1 11.8 10.2 21.0 19.2 16.8 13.7 13.6 8.8 8.7 8.7 8.3 8.0 5.6 01 1) 01 6) 02 1) (T od ay ) PM PP AV VR C Historic Multiple APPENDIX Performance Additives 15% Pigments TiO2 Dyestuffs 3%Polyethylene Nylon 6% Polypropylene Other Raw Materials 30% Styrenic Block Copolymer ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 48 • Significant raw material price inflation and tight inventory continued in Q1 2022 o The average cost of hydrocarbon based materials was up 30% o The average cost of non-hydrocarbon based materials was up 20% • Additionally, we continued to experience other supply chain challenges during Q1 related to raw material spot purchases, freight constraints and productivity loss as a result of these shortages Annual Purchases RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 50% Latin America 2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 23% 19% Building and END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $2,402M $409M $919M $164M $1,631M $94M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $581M$4,819M 15% 34% Building & 1% Telecommunications C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2021 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION 32% 40% Latin America END MARKET REGION 51 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 27% Building & 2021 REVENUE | $919 MILLION END MARKET 55% REGION 52 DI S T RI BU T I O N 26% 23% Building and 80% 3% Latin America END MARKET REGION K EY SU PPL IER S 2021 REVENUE | $1 .6 BILLION 53 TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S BY END MARKET 30% 26%Healthcare 14% Building & 2% Energy (16% of sales) 32% Building & (25% of sales) 54 19% Building & US & Canada (50% of sales) 38% 33% Building & LATAM (9% of sales) 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.

This cutting-edge packaging solution addresses the challenges associated with increased recycled PET (rPET) content by offering improved recyclability and enhancing bottle quality.   ColorMatrix AAnchor technology provides a comprehensive solution to improve the recyclability and quality of PET packaging. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

It enables greater recycled content in PET bottles to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability by improving the thermal stability of PET throughout the recycling process.   Walter Ripple, vice president of sustainability at PolyOne, remarked “This additive changes the game for PET recycling and rPET use. Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses.

Improved PET Recycling Recycling Recycle friendly, APR accredited

Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Clariant Masterbatch performance will be included in this year’s report. 2021 Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ranking Newsweek Most Responsible Companies 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use Bio-derived Content Eco-conscious Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting $275M $325M $355M $410M $560M 9 (1) Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) (2) 2020 is Pro forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business (2) Revenue from Sustainable Solutions 2016 – 2020 SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW 10 • Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to grow 11% in 2021 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers continues to accelerate • Relentless focus on delivering our 2030 sustainability targets to benefit the planet and people of the world while adding value to our customers, communities, associates and shareholders • Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability megatrends o Improving Recyclability – Technologies that allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon emissions o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less eco-friendly options o Avient CycleWorks – New innovation center dedicated to advancing recycling and the circular economy through collaboration with customers and brand owners Enable 100% of products manufactured for packaging applications to be recyclable or reusable. With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 28 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $560M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Other 10.4 18.2 16.0 15.5 15.3 11.3 11.0 29.7 26.5 23.5 18.2 13.4 11.9 11.9 11.7 10.5 10.4 10.3 10.1 9.7 7.7 6.5 en t Median: 11.7xMedian: 15.4x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?

These new and existing materials, additives, and colorants help to reduce energy use, increase the use of recycled content, and improve recycled material performance for applications in the packaging, automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries.     Hydrocerol™  Chemical Foaming Agent helps to reduce automobile emissions by lowering energy consumption and improving energy efficiency while also remaining 100 percent recyclable     reSound™ R PC contains 25 to 70 percent PCR or PIR (post-industrial recycled) polycarbonate with multiple color options to deliver sustainable benefits to customers.

These solutions help enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals by increasing the use of post customer recycled (PCR) and post industrial recycled (PIR) content, enabling recyclability, increasing adoption of biopolymers and minimizing plastic waste. We are dedicated to ensuring 100% of our products manufactured for packaging applications will be recyclable or reusable, reaching 91% in 2023. 

Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced unidirectional tapes and multi-axial laminates, including recycled content formulations Thermoplastic recycled-content composite offerings further support a circular economy and help customers lessen their environmental footprint. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy  

Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced unidirectional tapes and multi-axial laminates, including recycled content formulations Thermoplastic recycled-content composites can further support a circular economy and help customers lessen their environmental impact.   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy