Industry A circular economy would reduce the cost of materials and production, which in turn creates savings for industries.

Due to the higher cost position of copolyester, it was substituted for PC/PBT in the consumer disinfectant testing.

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To better reflect the actual price of CO2 to society, and ensure costs are within the ranges of the scenarios we use for assessing climate transition risks, Avient has instituted an internal cost of carbon. Our waste management approach adds value by reducing the risk of environmental harm, as well as costs associated with waste management. These solutions strive to maximize the conservation of natural resources, climate protection efforts, costs and social responsibility.

Furthermore, in 2022, Avient is instituting an internal cost of carbon to better prioritize low-carbon investments. Our waste management approach adds value by reducing the risk of environmental harm, as well as costs associated with waste management. These solutions strive to maximize the conservation of natural resources, climate protection efforts, costs and social responsibility.

Also, this new technology can reduce cost by reducing the number of TPEs needed for different applications.

Foamed polymers provide enhanced electrical properties, reduced cable weight, and material cost savings.

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As part of this guideline, all directors are required to retain 100% of all shares obtained through the Company as compensation for services provided to the Company, such percentage to be calculated after any reduction in the number of shares to be delivered as a result of any taxes and exercise costs relating to such shares.

All Directors are required to retain 100% of all shares obtained through us, as compensation for services provided to us, with such percentage to be calculated after any reduction in the number of shares to be delivered as a result of any taxes and exercise costs relating to the shares (if applicable). Further, we did not utilize any statistical sampling or cost-of-living adjustments for purposes of this disclosure. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring, such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs; executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results. (2) Tax adjustments include the net tax expense/benefit from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments. � TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO NOTICE OF 2018 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS PROXY SUMMARY PROXY STATEMENT PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSAL 2 — ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION PROPOSAL 3 — RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 2017 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION OWNERSHIP OF POLYONE SHARES COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Executive Summary Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives What We Pay and Why: Elements of Compensation Other Aspects of Our Compensation Programs EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 2017 Summary Compensation Table 2017 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Outstanding Equity Awards at 2017 Fiscal Year-End 2017 Option Exercises and Stock Vested 2017 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change of Control CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation Policy on Related Person Transactions Risk Assessment of the Compensation Programs Compensation Committee Report MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS APPENDIX A