This effect contributes towards reducing CO 2 emissions. 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 Increasing ColorMatrix AAzure Concentration Translates to 25% CO 2 reduction based on 25% energy reduction in bottle blowing process CO 2 ( to nn es p er y ea r) 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 ColorMatrix AAzure products are supplied in ColorMatrix approved packaging and are active as supplied.

Joule RHB products have also been found to have a synergistic and beneficial processing effect with use of rPET, not only in masking the color during recycling but also in enabling high levels of rPET to be successfully incorporated in preforms.

With less impact on the manufacturing process, more CFA can effectively be introduced.

PLANETPAK – KEY ATTRIBUTES • Customers can expect to achieve 99%+ yield of liquid contents from a PlanetPak container • The square footprint allows effective and efficient transportation & storage • The liner and outer shell can be separated easily and compressed for efficient recycling • The polythene liner remains sealed at all times, eliminating the risk of spills and contamination • Tamper-evident and UN rated for safe transportation of classified goods • Food contact approved use PlanetPak liquid containers come in 25L, 15L, 5L, 3L and 1L sizes— all with the integrated pumping technology and all recyclable.

Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 7,268,012 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 90,498,342 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (solar): 252,779 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (Wind): 2,399,531 kWh o Electric Power: 339,815,274 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com o Renewable Energy Credit (REC): 121,411,062 kWh o Renewable Power – Offsite: 27,119,749 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification:  January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted:  World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard  WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification:  ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements  Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.

Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 4,754,671 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 184,415,668 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (solar): 260,378 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (Wind): 2,554,186 kWh o Grid Electricity Consumed: 436,400,546 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE  •  SAFETY  •  SUSTAINABILITY  Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733‐2739 • www.apexcos.com  o Renewable Energy Credits (REC) Purchased: 100,691,000 kWh o Renewable Electricity Consumed – Offsite: 128,982,866 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification:  January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted:  World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard  WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification:  ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements  Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.

Regular engagement with these key stakeholders builds positive community relations, sets the expectation for open dialogue related to the effectiveness of our policy implementation, and assists with preparedness and collaboration in the event of an issue in our operations in that community.

Make your products look and feel amazing, and add shelf appeal while you’re at it: • Offer a more comfortable grip to a typically hard surface with TPEs from Avient • Provide an easy process for customization with TPEs • Use materials that provide documented vibration damping and lessen the negative effects of bone- rattling vibration on the human body Your customers may get their thrills from extreme sports like backwoods snowboarding or a simple family camping trip.

Regular engagement with these key stakeholders builds positive community relations, sets the expectation for open dialogue related to the effectiveness of our policy implementation, and assists with preparedness and collaboration in the event of an issue in our operations in that community.

PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Colors, Special Effects, Color Stability SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored Materials POSSIBILITIES: Grips, Stocks, Frames, Magazine Bases DYNAMIC COMFORT Shock Absorption, Vibration Damping SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers POSSIBILITIES: Recoil Pads, Straps TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft Touch, Wet Grip SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers POSSIBILITIES: Grips, Slides, Triggers PERFORMANCE & FUNCTION Custom Weight, Toughness, Reduced Machining, Metal Replacement, Thermal Management and Stability, Wear Resistance SOLUTION: Structural Reinforced Formulations, Super Tough Formulations, Composite Heat Release Technology, High-Density Modified Formulations, Internally Lubricated Formulations POSSIBILITIES: Stocks, Frames, Barrels 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.