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These include new thermoset and thermoplastic composites, which represent the next frontier in lightweighting technology, thermoplastic elastomer adhesives and protective films. 

Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.

Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends, including at the increased rate, and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.

Nevertheless, we have management processes designed to rigorously protect our inventions and trademarks. In 2021, we continued to embrace and direct workplace flexibility and work from home arrangements to combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect our people. We cannot assure you that our internal controls and procedures will always protect us if reckless or criminal acts are committed by our employees or agents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that over the past 50 years, carbon emissions have increased by 90%.

2 Corruption de représentants officiels publics 2 Corruption commerciale 3 Paiements de facilitation et commissions occultes 3 Travailler avec des agents, distributeurs et autres tiers 3 Diligence raisonnable et processus d’approbation 3 Alertes 4 Exigences en matière de comptabilité et de tenue des registres 4 Signalement des violations potentielles 4 Ligne d’assistance Éthique d’Avient 5 Protection contre les représailles 5 Référence rapide : ABAC, À FAIRE ET À NE PAS FAIRE 6 1 Notre Politique mondiale de lutte contre la corruption et les pots-de-vin Avient interdit strictement la fraude, les pots-de-vin et autres pratiques commerciales corrompues dans toutes ses opérations commerciales et partout dans le monde. Protection contre les représailles Toute forme de représailles à l’encontre d’un employé qui a, de bonne foi, signalé une violation ou une violation potentielle de la présente Politique est strictement interdite.

Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

Sécurité physique et violence en milieu de travail Chez Avient, nous accordons une grande importance à la protection de la sécurité de notre personnel, de nos usines et de nos équipements. Le cas échéant, adressez vos idées au service juridique d’Avient pour obtenir une protection par brevet, droit d’auteur ou secret commercial. Confidentialité, renseignements personnels et protection des données La confidentialité est importante pour chacun d’entre nous.

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