subject= http:// avient.ethicspoint.pl 6 Krótkie podsumowanie: PORADNIK ANTYKORUPCYJNY Tak... • Firma Avient zabrania jakiejkolwiek formy przekupstwa i korupcji i nie zezwala na przekazywanie płatności przyspieszających tok sprawy Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brazylia Tel. +55 11 4593 9200 Europa Regional Headquarters Pommerloch, Luksemburg 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luksemburg, L-9638 Tel. +352 269 050 35 Faks: +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

subject= http://avient.ethicspoint.com 5 Riferimento rapido: COSA SI PUÒ FARE E COSA NO, AI SENSI DELLE LEGGI ABAC COSA FARE • Sapere che Avient vieta qualsiasi forma di concussione e corruzione e non consente pagamenti agevolanti • Avere dimestichezza con gli aspetti rilevanti delle nostre Politiche ABAC e comunicarli ai subalterni e alle parti terze • Porre domande se le Politiche o le azioni da intraprendere non sono chiare • Segnalare tempestivamente violazioni, effettive o sospette, al vostro supervisore, all’Ufficio legale o alla Linea di assistenza telefonica sull’etica • Sapere che il “valore” non è necessariamente misurato in termini monetari • Sapere che le tangenti possono includere quanto segue: • Denaro e mezzi equivalenti (carte regali o voucher di regali) • Doni, intrattenimento e ospitalità che non hanno una chiara finalità commerciale o che vanno oltre le esigenze commerciali • Pagamento di spese di viaggio o vacanze • Pagare un funzionario pubblico per aggirare un requisito doganale applicabile o per accelerare un rimborso fiscale • Servizi, favori e prestiti personali • Offerte di lavoro o altri benefici a un familiare o un amico della persona influente • Contributi ai partiti politici e ai candidati • Donazioni di beneficenza e sponsorizzazioni • Altri elementi meno ovvi includono contributi in natura, opportunità di investimento e subappalti favorevoli o pilotati • Sapere che il divieto si applica nel caso tale bene vada a beneficio della persona direttamente o di un’altra persona, come un familiare, un amico o un socio in affari • Tenere libri, registri e conti in modo ragionevole e rendicontare accuratamente e correttamente le transazioni • Condurre la due diligence su agenti, distributori e altre terze parti prima dell’incarico e durante il rapporto e ottenere l’approvazione dell’Ufficio legale • Gestire correttamente e monitorare le attività commerciali condotte tramite terze parti COSA NON FARE • Offrire, promettere, pagare o autorizzare il pagamento di qualsiasi bene di valore a qualsiasi funzionario pubblico e/o dipendente del settore privato per aiutare Avient a ottenere o mantenere affari o assicurarsi qualche altro vantaggio commerciale improprio. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva San Paolo, Brasile Telefono: +55 11 4593 9200 Europa Sede regionale Pommerloch, Lussemburgo 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Lussemburgo, L-9638 Telefono: +352 269 050 35 Fax: +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

विषय-सूची http://avient.ethicspoint.com 6 तव्रि त स दंरभ्: एब ीएस ी क ी करन -ेयोग ्य और न-करन -ेयोग ्य बात े ं करन -ेयोग ्य बात े ं • यह जान लें कि Avient रिश्वत और भ्रष्टाचार के किसी भी रूप को प्रतिबंधित करता है और सुविधा भुगतान की अनुमति नहीं देता है • हमारी एबीएसी नीतियों के लागू पक्षों से परिचित होना और उन्हें अपने से नीचे कार्य करने वाले कर्मचारियों और तृतीय पक्षों तक पहुँचाना • यदि नीति या की जाने वाली कार्रवाई अस्पष्ट हो तो प्रश्न पूछना • अपने पर्यवेक्षक, कानूनी विभाग या एथिक्स हॉटलाइन के तुरंत उल्लंघन या संदिग्ध उल्लंघन की रिपोर्ट करना • जान लें कि "मूल्य" को अवश्य करके मौद्रिक शब्दों में नहीं मापा जाता है • जान लें कि रिश्वत में निम्नलिखित शामिल हो सकते हैं: • नकदी और नकदी के समतुल्य (गिफ़्ट कार्ड या गिफ़्ट प्रमाणपत्र) • मनोरंजन, आतिथ्य और सत्कार जहां कोई स्पष्ट व्यावसायिक उद्देश्य नहीं है या वे उचित व्यावसायिक आवश्यकताओं से परे हैं • यात्रा के खर्च का भुगतान या छुट्टियां प्रदान करना • किसी सरकारी अधिकारी को कोई लागू सीमा शुल्क आवश्यकता को अनदेखा करने या किसी कर वापसी (टैक्स रिफ़ंड) की गति बढ़ाने के लिए भुगतान करना • व्यक्तिगत सेवाएं, अनुग्रह या ऋण • व्यक्ति के किसी प्रभावशाली परिजन या मित्र के लिए नियुक्ति या अन्य लाभों की पेशकश • राजनैतिक दलों और प्रत्याशियों को चंदे • परोपकारी चंदे और प्रायोजन • अन्य कम स्पष्ट वस्तुओं में शामिल वस्तुपरक योगदान, निवेश के अवसर और अनुकूल या स्टीयरिंग उप-निर्माण • जान लें कि कोई वस्तु चाहे सीधे अधिकारी को लाभ पहुँचाए या किसी अन्य व्यक्ति जैसे किसी परिजन, मित्र या व्यापारिक सहयोगी को, यह निषेध लागू होता है। फ्रांसिस्को नाकासटो, 1700 13295-000 इटुपेवा साओ पॉलो, ब्राज़ील दूरभाष: +55 11 4593 9200 यूरोप प्रक्षेत्रीय मुख्यालय पोमरलोक, लक्समबर्ग 19 रूट दे बास्टोग्ने पोमरलोक, लक्समबर्ग, L-9638 दूरभाष: +352 269 050 35 फैक्सः +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

Índice http://avient.ethicspoint.com 6 Referencia rápida: PUNTOS DEBE Y NO DEBE DE LA POLÍTICA ABAC Debe... • Saber que Avient prohíbe cualquier forma de soborno y corrupción y no permite pagos de facilitación • Familiarizarse con los aspectos pertinentes de las Políticas ABAC y comunicárselos a los subordinados y terceros • Plantear preguntas si no están claros la Política o los pasos que hay que dar • Informar inmediatamente de infracciones o sospechas de infracción a su supervisor, el Departamento Jurídico o la Línea Directa de Ética • Saber que el “valor” no se mide necesariamente en términos monetarios • Saber que los sobornos pueden incluir lo siguiente: • Dinero en efectivo y equivalentes de efectivo (tarjetas obsequio o certificados de regalo) • Obsequios, entretenimiento y atenciones cuando no exista una finalidad empresarial clara o vayan más allá de las necesidades empresariales • Pago de vacaciones o gastos de viaje • Pagar a un funcionario gubernamental para que ignore un requisito aduanero pertinente o acelere una devolución fiscal • Servicios, favores y préstamos personales • Ofertas de empleo u otros beneficios a familiares o amigos de la persona que tenga influencia • Contribuciones a partidos políticos y candidatos • Donaciones benéficas y patrocinios • Otros artículos menos obvios incluyen contribuciones en especie, oportunidades de inversión y subcontratos favorables o dirigidos • Saber que la prohibición es de aplicación tanto si el artículo beneficiaría directamente a la persona o a otra persona, como un familiar, un amigo o un socio comercial • Mantener libros, registros y cuentas con detalles razonables y reflejar de forma precisa y justa la transacción • Llevar a cabo la diligencia debida sobre agentes, distribuidores y otros terceros antes de comprometerse y durante la relación, y obtener la aprobación del Departamento Legal • Gestionar y controlar de forma apropiada las actividades comerciales realizadas a través de terceros NO debe... • Ofrecer, prometer, pagar o autorizar el pago de cualquier cosa de valor a algún funcionario gubernamental y/o empleados del sector privado para ayudar a que Avient obtenga o mantenga negocios o se garantice alguna otra ventaja comercial inapropiada. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva São Paulo, Brasil Teléfono: +55 11 4593 9200 Europa Sede regional de Pommerloch, Luxemburgo 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxemburgo, L-9638 Teléfono: +352 269 050 35 Fax: +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

 Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $0.24 $0.31 $0.44 $0.46 $0.56 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 1Q'12 1Q'13 1Q'14 1Q'15 1Q'16 Adjusted EPS 1Q 2016 Financial Highlights  Performance Products & Solutions operating margin grew 540 basis points year-over-year to 11.9%  Distribution operating margin expanded 60 basis points to a record first quarter level of 6.5%  First quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 24% per year since 2012 $11 $20 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 1Q'15 1Q'16 PP&S Operating Profit $16 $18 $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 $20 1Q'15 1Q'16 POD Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 24 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Color, Additives and Inks 2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 8% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 31% Textiles 8% Transportation 9% Wire & Cable 11% PolyOne Corporation Page 25 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 14.7% 16.6% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 49% Europe 29% Canada 2% Asia 20% Appliances 3% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 20% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 15% PolyOne Corporation Page 26 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.4% 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Platinum Vision Appliances, 3% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 5% Healthcare 7% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% Transportation 33% United States 97% Canada 3% PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Appliances 7% Building & Construction 31% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 13% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion 11.9% Platinum Vision 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 79% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 5% PolyOne Corporation Page 28 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 54% 2006 1Q 2016 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision Appliances 6% Building & Construction 4%Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Packaging 4% Transportation 24% Wire & Cable 4% http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 29 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 30 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Outdoor Applications • Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry • Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance Source: Outdoor Industry Association PolyOne Corporation Page 32  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 33 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 34 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 35 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 36 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 37 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.

Fearon to serve as independent Lead Director Among other responsibilities, the independent Lead Director: Chairs executive sessions of the non­employee Directors and provides feedback and perspective to the Chief Executive Officer regarding discussions at these sessions Facilitates communications between the Chairman and other members of the Board Provides input from the Directors to the Chairman of the Board with regard to agendas and schedules for Board meetings Advises the Chairman of the Board as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information from management to the Board and regarding the effectiveness of Board meetings Interviews all Board candidates, and provide the Nominating and Governance Committee with recommendations on each candidate Maintains close contact with the Chair of each standing committee and assists in maintaining communications between each committee and the Board Considers the retention of advisers and consultants who report directly to the Board of Directors Chairs Board meetings when the Chairman of the Board is unable to do so Board Oversight of Risk Management The Board oversees risk management, setting appropriate “tone at the top” The Board assesses and analyzes the most likely areas of current and future risk for the Company on an on- going basis The Board regularly communicates with management regarding materials risks and to convey its expectations clearly Stock Ownership Requirements We maintain robust stock ownership requirements The stock ownership requirement for our Chief Executive Officer is 125,000 shares and for all other directors is 12,500 shares (within five years of onboarding) Board Practices Our Board annually conducts an evaluation of its performance, which includes a peer evaluation of each Director The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews criteria for Board membership and considers changes as needed so that the Board continues to reflect the appropriate mix of skills and experience Non-employee Directors may not stand for re-election following the date of the Director’s 72nd birthday, although the Board may waive this limitation if it determines such waiver to be in the best interests of the Company All Directors stand for election annually We maintain a majority voting policy for uncontested Director elections PROXY STATEMENT POLYONE CORPORATION PolyOne Center 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 PROXY STATEMENT Dated March 29, 2018 Our Board respectfully requests your proxy for use at the Annual Meeting to be held at PolyOne’s corporate headquarters located at PolyOne Center, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018, and at any adjournments of that meeting. Our Board sets the appropriate “tone at the top” when it comes to risk tolerance and management.

Our Board sets the appropriate “tone at the top” when it comes to risk tolerance and management by fostering a culture of risk-adjusted decision-making throughout PolyOne. The Consultant specifically used the following surveys: the Consultant’s executive compensation database; the Consultant’s Top Management Compensation Survey and Mercer’s Executive Compensation Survey.

http://Avient.com/sustainability http://Avient.com/sustainability 22 目录 产品和服务的安全 Avient 提供的安全产品和服务可令客户满怀信心， 践行我们面向公众的职责，并保持我们的市场竞争 地位。 道德热线： https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline 道德热线电话： 1-877-228-5410 https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline 北美 全球总部，美国 Avon Lake 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH, United States 44012 免费电话：+1 866 765 9663 电话：+1 440 930 1000 传真：+1 440 930 3064 亚太地区 地区总部，中国上海 金苏路 200 号 C 幢 2 楼 中国上海，邮编 201206 电话：+86 (0) 21 6028 4888 传真：+86 (0) 21 6028 4999 南美 地区总部，巴西圣保罗 Av. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brazil 电话：+55 11 4593 9200 欧洲 地区总部，卢森堡 Pommerloch 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxembourg, L-9638 电话：+352 269 050 35 传真：+352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com 首席执行官寄语 我们的愿景和战略 核心价值观和个人价值观 我们的《行为准则》 道德行为指南 个人价值观 解决问题和举报违规情况 道德热线 禁止打击报复 《行为准则》的适用范围 违反本准则的行为 尊重所有人กคน 多元和包容 歧视或骚扰 工作场所关系 物质滥用 人身安全和 工作场所暴力 工作诚实 准确的信息、数据和记录 会计诚信 政府调查和询查 政治献金/活动和慈善捐款 内幕信息和内幕交易 计算机安全、软件许可和版权 社交媒体和社交网络 互联网和电子邮件的使用 隐私、个人信息和数据保护 专有和机密信息、创意和知识产权 资产的保护和使用 公司通讯 我们企业的诚信 公平交易 贿赂和回扣 代理人和顾问 竞争 礼品和招待 利益冲突 假公济私 国际贸易 企业社会责任 可持续性 安全、健康和环境 产品和服务的安全 尊重人权 共同的承诺 资源和联系信息

http://Avient.com/sustainability http://Avient.com/sustainability 25 Table des matières Q&R Q : Mon superviseur m’a demandé de suivre une nouvelle procédure de mise au rebut des déchets, mais je ne suis pas certain qu’elle soit sans danger ni même légale. Ligne d’assistance de l’éthique : https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline Numéro de téléphone de la ligne d’assistance liée à l’éthique : 1-877-228-5410 https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline Amérique du Nord Siège mondial d’Avon Lake, États-Unis 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, Ohio, États-Unis 44012 Numéro gratuit : +1-866-765-9663 Téléphone : +1-440-930-1000 Télécopie : +1-440 930 3064 Asie Pacifique Siège régional de Shanghai, Chine 2F, Block C 200 Jinsu Road Pudong, 201206 Shanghai, Chine Téléphone : +86 (0) 21 6028 4888 Télécopie : +86 (0) 21 6028 4999 Amérique du Sud Siège régional de Sao Paulo, Brésil Av. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brésil Téléphone : +55 11 4593 9200 Europe Siège régional Pommerloch, Luxembourg 19 Route de Bastogne Pommer- loch, Luxembourg, L-9638 Téléphone : +352 269 050 35 Télécopie : +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

http://Avient.com/sustainability 25 Spis treści Pytania i odpowiedzi Pyt.: Przełożony poprosił o dostosowanie się do nowej procedury dotyczącej gospodarowania odpadami, jednak nie mam pewności, czy jest ona bezpieczna i czy w ogóle zgodna z prawem. Infolinia ds. etyki: https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline Numer telefonu Infolinii ds. etyki: 1-877-228-5410 https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline Ameryka Północna Global Headquarters Avon Lake, Stany Zjednoczone 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH, Stany Zjednoczone 44012 Bezpłatny numer telefonu: +1-866-765-9663 Numer telefonu: +1-440-930-1000 Faks: +440 930 3064 Azja i Pacyfik Regional Headquarters Shanghai, Chiny 2F, Block C 200 Jinsu Road Pudong, 201206 Shanghai, Chiny Tel. +86 (0) 21 6028 4888 Faks: +86 (0) 21 6028 4999 Ameryka Południowa Regional Headquarters Sao Paulo, Brazylia Av. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brazylia Tel. +55 11 4593 9200 Europa Regional Headquarters Pom- merloch, Luksemburg 19 Route de Bastogne Pommer- loch, Luksemburg, L-9638 Tel. +352 269 050 35 Faks: +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com