Non-renewable energy sources, like coal and oil, are limited in supply and often contribute to increased carbon emissions. Fixed in idle waters in Taiwan in this case, Avient’s integrated colorant and anti-UV solution is expected to provide 25 years of weathering resistant performance. 1 float = 10kgs, 1 MW= 3,100~3,700 floats (3.5 MT MB)

To help reduce consumption from non-renewable energy sources and facilitate the expansion of renewable energy availability, Avient continues to leverage Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA). We have appointed a designated supply chain sustainability professional to lead proactive and targeted sustainability focused engagement efforts with suppliers to understand and mitigate market and value chain risk exposure. We collaborate across the value chain from suppliers to converters and brand owners to enable our customers to meet their sustainability goals.

This has been one of the most challenging years we have experienced as a result of navigating the COVID pandemic and an unprecedented combination of inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages," July 1, 2020 Rose, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-3162, kyle.rose@avient.com

Avient Investor Relations, Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-1921, giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com; Media, Kyle G. Rose, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-3162, kyle.rose@avient.com

Avient Investor Relations Contact: Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-1921, giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com or Media Contact: Kyle G. Rose, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-3162, kyle.rose@avient.com

Avient Investor Relations Contact: Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-1921, giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com, or Media Contact: Kyle G. Rose, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-3162, kyle.rose@avient.com

Patterson continued, "In 2017, we delivered the highest level of organic sales expansion since coming out of the recession in 2010, allowing us to overcome substantial raw material inflation and supply chain disruptions resulting from Hurricane Harvey." Attachment 1 1)    

This abundant supply includes thousands of tons of PVB, found in the inner layer of the glass, potentially bound for landfills. Avient’s unique formulation expertise allows the supply of reprocessed, high-quality, non-toxic PVB to be upcycled into more sustainable TPEs with excellent properties. Developed in 45 to 55 Shore A durometers, Avient’s reSound™ REC grades are ideal for general purpose applications in the consumer and automotive industries.

While our business is essential in the supply chain for our customers, we are adjusting to and expecting reduced demand in the coming months most notably for transportation and consumer discretionary items," Attachment 1 1)

Avient Color Prediction Service Brand owners are pledging to significantly increase PCR usage in packaging to meet sustainability targets, but they still need to supply attractive colored products with minimal color deviation. Avient developed a Color Simulation Tool to calculate the final color of a PCR-based end article and that can be used to: