Who We Are Personal Values INTEG R IT Y R E S P EC T H O N E S T Y Core Values COLLAB O R A T IO N E X C E LL EN CE IN N OVAT I O N HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Goals & Metrics | Indices Sustainability Report | 2019 7 https://responsiblecare.americanchemistry.com https://endplasticwaste.org/about/ https://www.avient.com What We Do: Material Science Avient’s vision is to create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. In this way, we also keep today’s waste from becoming tomorrow’s contamination. 52% Total Waste RECYCLED OR BENEFICIALLY REUSED IN 2019 0 ZERO Reportable Releases IN EXCESS OF PERMITTED LEVEL TO THE ENVIRONMENT SINCE 2013 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Waste 0 5 10 15 20 25 Total Waste Intensity 2016 2017 2018 2019 K g W a st e /M T P ro d u ct io n M e tr ic T o n s HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Goals & Metrics | Indices Sustainability Report | 2019 67 Eliminating Plastic Waste Plastic is a miraculous, versatile material that positively impacts our world. EBITDA as % of Revenue 2019 Pro Forma Color, Additives & Inks 15.2% Specialty Engineered Materials 15.2% Distribution 6.4% Avient 11.1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019 PF** $14M $117M $273M $500M Adjusted EBITDA* from Specialty Platform % o f A d ju st e d E B IT D A * Specialty EBITDA DistributionJV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Applications * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019 Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies 7% 46% 87% 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50 Building & Construction High Growth End Markets A Specialty Transformation Poised for Future Growth 2006 2019 PF** 2006 2019 PF** 38% 5% 22% 50% ** 2019 Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies E n d M a rk e t R e v e n u e a s a % o f T o ta l 8% 10% 4% 20% 18% 12%E n d M a rk e t R e v e n u e a s a % o f T o ta l 66% HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Goals & Metrics | Indices Sustainability Report | 2019 78 https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/code-conduct *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with F TC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) 2016 2017 2018 2019 Revenue from Sustainable Solutions* 2016–2019 Lightweighting Reduced Material Requirements Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content Reduced Energy Use Volatile Organic Compound Reduction Recyclability Renewable Energy Applications $275M $325M $355M $410M 14% Total Annual Growth 9% Organic Annual Growth Sustainable Products Performance As highlighted in our Products section, Avient has a highly- technical and broad portfolio of materials solutions that help our customers—and our planet—be more sustainable.

This Sustainability Repor t captures our on-going progress in this impor tant work. How our associates continue to speak with pride about Avient is what sets our workplace apar t from other companies. A summar y of the analysis can be found in the Index of this Sustainability Repor t, and full details are attached to our 2022 CDP Repor t.

In this way, we also keep today’s waste from becoming tomorrow’s contamination. 0 ZERO Reportable Releases IN EXCESS OF PERMITTED LEVEL TO THE ENVIRONMENT SINCE 2013 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Total Waste Intensity K g W a st e /M T P ro d u ct io n 0 6,500 13,000 19,500 26,000 2016 2017 2018 2019* 2020* Total Waste M e tr ic T o n s *To facilitate year over year comparisons, 2019 and 2020 metrics for Planet categories have been presented on a pro forma basis inclusive of the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. 2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2020 100 This repor t contains for ward-looking statements. While Avient believes all information in this repor t is accurate, such information is made without any warranty or guarantee and shall establish no legal duty on the par t of Avient, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive) RECYCLE SOLUTIONS Sources: UN Environment Programme; Deloitte; McKinsey & Company; European Commission: Environment SOLVING CHALLENGES IN KEY END MARKETS Avient Corporation 33 Transportation Lightweighting Recycle solutions VOC reduction Consumer Recycle solutions Lightweighting Carbon footprint Healthcare Carbon footprint Bio-based content Eco-conscious Packaging Recycle solutions Lightweighting Food waste reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Eco-conscious Carbon footprint Resource conservation HOW AVIENT INNOVATION ENABLES SUSTAINABLITY Avient Corporation 34 Solutions to increase recycled content and minimize plastic waste Solutions to reduce weight and energy consumption Solutions to preserve and protect natural resources & human life HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Renew Michael Garratt Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks – EMEA Avient Corporation 35 RENEW Avient Corporation 36 KEY CUSTOMER CHALLENGES: • Meet Aggressive Sustainability Goals - While brand owners have made strong, public sustainability commitments – many are currently trailing far behind goals • Develop Strategies to Minimize Plastic Waste - Plastic waste remains a global priority with consumers and legislatures – forcing brand owners to implement tangible mitigation strategies • Increase Post Consumer Recycle (PCR) Utilization & Post Consumer Recycle Availability - Increasing the use of PCR is far more challenging than many companies had anticipated • Meet Legislation Requirements - Legislatures are drafting financial penalties for companies unable or unwilling to meet post-consumer recycled content targets Solutions to increase recycled content and minimize plastic waste PLASTICS ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION Avient Corporation 37 Source: Franklin Associates / American Chemistry Council PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING (GLASS + ALUMINUM + PAPER) 2x More energy 3x More greenhouse gas emissions 5x More waste 6x More waterWater Waste Emissions Energy BRAND OWNER PROGRESS AGAINST COMMITMENTS 39% 29% 37% 16% 25% 11% 11% 6% 19% 7% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% Brand Owner 1 Brand Owner 2 Brand Owner 3 Brand Owner 4 Brand Owner 5 Brand Owner 6 Brand Owner 7 Brand Owner 8 Brand Owner 9 Brand Owner 10 Percent Recycled Plastic Used Progr ess through 2022 Gap t o r ea ch 2025 targets Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022 Avient Corporation 38 Color Management Maintaining Mechanical Properties Decontamination Mono-Material Construction Consistent Quality TOP 5 GAPS TO RECYCLE CONTENT UTILIZATION Avient Corporation 39 Avient Corporation 40 Food & Beverage Packaging 2022 Revenue: $43M Taste and Odor Management ColorMatrix™ AAnchor Scavenger • Improves recyclability • Reduces regulatory risk from migration issues 75% ACETALDEHYDE REDUCTION Recyclable Oxygen Barrier ColorMatrix™ Capture ™ Oxygen Scavenger • Protects recyclate - maintains clarity with no discoloration • Enables higher rPET content utilization rPET UTILIZATION Food & Beverage Packaging 2022 Revenue: $88M PCR Performance Additives ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ • Lowers energy use - CO2 Emissions • Reduces yellowing and thermal instability • Enables increased use of rPET • Minimal impact on part color 35% LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS THINNER WALLS Reduced Wall Thickness Packaging ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™UV Light Barrier Stabilizer Cesa™ Light Additives • Protects ingredients from UV degradation • Enables reduced wall thicknesses • No negative effect on recycling Increased Recycle Content ColorMatrix™ Process Aid and Toner for Recycled PET (rPET) • Improves ability to recycle PET • Enables higher percentages of recycled content • Provides superior aesthetics • Prevents degradation of physical properties ENHANCES RECYCLING Avient Corporation 41 Avient Corporation 42 Design for Recycling CycleWorks™ Center for Mechanical Recycling • Recycling trials and field testing • Solutions evaluation and screening • Customer collaboration EXPANDS PCR USAGE PCR Color Prediction Service • Enables use of lower-quality PCR • Predicts achievable colors • Increases PCR utilization rates • Helps brands to achieve PCR usage goals 85% CONSUMERS: CHOOSE BASED ON COLOR CycleWorks™ Center Milan, Italy Additives for Recycling 2022 Revenue: $50M Stabilization During Recycling Cesa™ A4R Additives for Recycling • Enables multi-loop recycling • Stabilizes recyclate during processing • Reduces discoloration, gels, and black spots 100% PCR UTILIZATION ENABLES Personal Care Packaging New Product Avient Corporation 43 Bio-Based Phone Case reSound™ OM BIO-based Thermoplastic Elastomers • Derived from non-fossil-based raw materials • Good property retention and UV resistance • Easily colorable 40% BIO-BASED CONTENT Avient Corporation 44 High PCR Content Razor reSound™ Recycled Thermoplastic Elastomers • Excellent processability • Easily colorable 62% RECYCLE CONTENT Consumer 2022 Revenue: $1M Carbon Footprint Analysis Carbon Footprint Mapping Service • Provides input metrics for independent brand carbon footprint calculations • Aligns with a defined ISO standard, certified by TUV Rhineland ENABLES CARBON AWARENESS Avient Corporation 45 Consumer 2022 Revenue: $1M Portable Power Station Nymax™ Recycled Nylon • Recycle content up to 60% • Excellent weathering performance • Reduces weight 60% RECYCLE CONTENT Swim Goggles reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers • Easily colorable • Performs like traditional TPE 35 - 70% BIO-RENEWABLE CONTENT Avient Corporation 46 Consumer 2022 Revenue: $3M Off Road Vehicle Structural Components Nymax™ REC Reinforced Nylon • Replaces steel/aluminum • Excellent fatigue resistance INCORPORATES RECYCLE CONTENT CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS Avient Corporation 47 “Avient’s bio-circular materials for our Biofuse 2.0 goggles are a real game changer that will set Speedo apart from the competition - and will support our aim of reducing environmental impact.” Chantal Nestor-Saury, Product Development Manager Avient Corporation 48 Brand Commitment: Percent Recycled Plastic Used Demand by Feedstock Type 39% 29% 37% 16% 25% 11% 11% 6% 19% 7% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Brand 1 Brand 2 Brand 3 Brand 4 Brand 5 Brand 6 Brand 7 Brand 8 Brand 9 Brand 10 Progr ess through 2022 Gap t o r ea ch 2025 targets Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022 2020 2030 12% CAG R Recycled Plastics Virgin Plastics3 % C AGR RENEW – TAKEAWAY Demand for Recycled Content Drives Growth Projections Examples Covered Today 55% Other Applications 45% 2022 $340M Source: McKinsey HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Reduce Chris Pederson Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials Avient Corporation 49 REDUCE Avient Corporation 50 KEY CUSTOMER CHALLENGES: • Improving Fuel Economy - Incorporating innovative lighter-weight alternative materials as a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption • Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels - Negative public perceptions of fossil fuels are challenging companies to utilize alternative energy sources and also to reduce overall demand (consumption) • Reducing Carbon Footprint - Companies are seeking assistance from their suppliers to address the ever-increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint • Lessening Environmental Impact - Manufacturers are looking to reduce dependence on processes with high environmental impact such as the release of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during painting Solutions to reduce weight and energy consumption Avient Corporation 51 Lightweight Dashboards Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents • Reduces part weight • No impact on performance • Highly cost effective 20% LESS MATERIAL Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $46M Body + Trim SmartBatch™ Paint Replacement • Reduces emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) REDUCES VOCs Protective Film Versaflex™ Protective Film • Protects new cars from damage during shipping • High-tack eliminates solvent containing adhesives Avient Corporation 52 LED Lighting Components ThermaTech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Reduces weight vs. aluminum • Removes heat – extends LED life • Will not corrode 40% LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $3M REDUCES FUEL CONSUMPTION Running Boards, Side Steps Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics • High strength-to-weight • Replaces steel/aluminum • Excellent load carrying and fatigue resistance Avient Corporation 53 Battery Frame Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations • Critical stiffness and rigidity • Chemical and thermal performance • Replaces a heavier, aluminum frame 60% LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM Design for Lightweighting Avient Design Services • Comprehensive design for sustainability capabilities • Materials agnostic • 10% reduction in weight increases range by 14% SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $4M EV Battery Cooling System Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers • Thermal management • Chemically resistant • More efficient and longer life battery EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE Avient Corporation 54 EV Connectors Edgetek™ PKE Non-halogen flame retardant Formulations • Provides reduced carbon footprint alternative to traditional materials (Nylon) 66% LESS CO2 THAN NYLONCharging Cable Infrastructure ECCOH™ Wire and Cable Formulations • Low smoke, zero halogen • Flame resistance exceeds EVM1/EVL2 requirements ZERO HALOGEN Automotive / EVs 2022 Revenue: $2M Avient Corporation 55 Trailer Flooring Polystrand™ R Recycled PET Composite Tapes • Minimum 95% post-consumer recycle content • Improved carbon footprint without sacrificing performance 95% RECYCLED PET Aerodynamic Side Shield Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Laminates • Can be post-formed • Reduces fuel consumption • High impact and fatigue resistance 60% LIGHTER Commercial Transportation, Aerospace 2022 Revenue: $8M Rail Car Doors Glasforms™ Composite Panels • Replaces steel • Will not corrode • Reduces weight LIGHT & DURABLE Air Cargo Nets Bio-based Dyneema® Fiber • Reduces fuel consumption • Extends product life from 3 to 5 years 59% LESS WEIGHT Arm Rests & Seat Frames Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites • Replaces steel • High strength-to-weight ratio LIGHT & STRONG Commercial Transportation, Aerospace 2022 Revenue: $8M Air Cargo Containers Polystrand™ Composite Sandwich Panels • Lighter and stronger than aluminum • Reduces fuel consumption 95% RECYCLE CONTENT Avient Corporation 56 Avient Corporation 57 Aquaculture/ Fishing Nets Dyneema® Fishing Net Fibers • High bite resistance – lowers maintenance costs and fish loss • Lighter weight reduces fuel consumption – allows for larger net sizes 60% LIGHTER THAN NYLON/ POLYESTER 70% LIGHTER THAN STEEL Lifting Slings Dyneema® Fiber • Facilitates heavy lift in harsh environments • Accredited by DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas Mooring Lines Dyneema® Mooring Rope Fibers • Able to handle heavy loads common to modern shipping • Improves handling • Reduces dock worker injuries 2x SERVICE LIFE Marine Infrastructure 2022 Revenue: $41M Solar Power Station UV Solutions Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants • Protects solar power panels from UV weathering and outdoor exposure • Meets critical performance standards 10% ENERGY SAVINGS (VS.

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F H H O m C H H O *C H H n C* H H O *m C H H C H C H C H H C H H C H *z C C C N HH H * x y C H 3 O C H 3 O* O C *n 285-056 Peel adhesion 3.23 2.55 3.06 3.063.063.062.89 2.55 2.89 2.89 2.72 2.72 3.06 2.38 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220 Xenoy 1339 Injection speed: 25 mm/sec A vg . p ee l, N /m m Melt temp: 190°C Melt temp: 200°C Melt temp: 220°C Figure 5: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of melt emperatures of the TPE. t 285-056 peel adhesion 2.893.06 2.89 2.38 2.55 2.55 2.89 2.55 2.89 3.063.06 2.89 2 3 25 50 75 Injection velocity, mm/sec A vg . p ee l, N /m m Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220 Figure 6: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of injection peeds. s 285-056 tensile properties: initial & aged after 1 week at 70°C. 2.35 1.60 2.77 2.30 1.66 2.77 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Tensile Strength 100% Modulus 300% Modulus P as ca ls Initial Final Figure 7: Physical property retention of GLS 285-056 after 1week at 70°C.

In 2018 we also outlined how PolyOne defi nes sustainability and the progress we’re making in each of our four focus areas: People, Products, People, Products, Planet and PerformancePlanet and Performance. These and other projects benefi t the planet by minimizing the amount of natural resources required to safely manufacture, transport and ensure fi rst-time quality material to our customers. RICHARDSON Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer ROBERT T.