In 2021, we increased our training efforts to educate our associates on cyber threats and prevent unintended or unauthorized access to both business and personal information. 100% of our required associates completed web-based cybersecurity training last year to help them identify and respond to potential cybersecurity risks and reinforce safe behaviors. Externally, a third-party auditor performs a quarterly assessment of our processes, policies and performance related to IT cybersecurity. 100% OF REQUIRED ASSOCIATES COMPLETED WEB-BASED CYBERSECURITY TRAINING IN 2021 HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | IndexHOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2021 22 https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/planet/environmental-stewardship https://responsiblecare.americanchemistry.com/Responsible-Care-Program-Elements/Responsible-Care-Security-Code/PDF-Responsible-Care-Security-Code.pdf https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/cargo-security/ctpat https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/pip-pep/menu-eng.html https://gdpr-info.eu https://gdpr-info.eu The development and training of our workforce is a priority for Avient, as it influences our great place to work culture while enabling our teams to accomplish business goals. HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | IndexHOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2021 77 https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/code-conduct https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/supplier-code-of-conduct.pdf Ethics Hotline and Reporting An independently managed Ethics Hotline, with multi-language capabilities, is available globally via Web or by phone, 24/7.

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