V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 4 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty IntegrityRespect Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 5 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition PolyOne Corporation 6 P O L Y O N E 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N Transportation 18% Industrial 16% Consumer 12% Packaging 11% Healthcare 11% Wire & Cable 9% Appliance 5% United States 59% Europe 14% Asia 10% Latin America 9% Canada 8% PolyOne Distribution 34% Performance Products & Solutions 21% Specialty Engineered Materials 19% Color Additives & Inks 26% Segment End Market Geography Building & Construction 12% Electrical & Electronics 6% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 7 8 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS 2006 2017 “Where we were” “Where we are” ROIC** 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% **ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 8 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 531 680130 153 504 618 2014 Q1 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 9 Increased commercial headcount + 28% + 18% + 23% Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 10 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 11 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 21 2014 2017 Inside sellers $11M $88M 2014 2017 Inside sales/digital revenue N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 12 P O L Y O N E S A L E S F U N N E L +34% 2014 $3.0 billion 2017 $4.0 billion A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection I N N O V A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline 15% Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 12% 38% 2006 2017 $20 $52 2006 2017 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Customization 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 15 Incremental development from existing base of technology New development adjacent to current technology New technology development outside of and with our current base Service adjacent markets and customers Create new markets, target new customer needs Service existing markets and customers Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N Non-Halogen Flame Retardants Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 16 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch (since 2015) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 8 5 6 2 1 15 4 10 5 11 4 5 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S B A R R I E R M A T E R I A L S C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S T H E R M O P L A S T I C E L A S T O M E R S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 17 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 18 Fiber Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Composites Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 19 Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT production Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Acquired Gordon Composites Thermoplastic Composites Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 20 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements PolyOne Corporation 21 Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople Low EH&S risk profile New and complementary technologies Leverage our global footprint Strong customer relationships Foundational operating margins of 8-10% with ability to double Motivated team with a specialty culture I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 22 Capture sourcing synergies Cross-sell & blend technology 8-10% operating margins I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K Protect customers Retain employees Implement LSS to drive efficiency improvements Innovate with combined portfolio Safety First!

Avient Stock Performance The following is a graph that compares the cumulative total shareholder returns for Avient’s common shares, the S&P 500 index and the S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index, with dividends assumed to be reinvested when received. The S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index includes a broad range of chemical manufacturers. Because of the relationship of Avient’s business within the chemical industry, comparison with this broader index is appropriate.

For 2018, our Vitality Index was 35%, a testament to our innovation capability and a sign of confi dence to our customers. PolyOne Stock Performance The following is a graph that compares the cumulative total shareholder returns for PolyOne’s common shares, the S&P 500 index and the S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index, with dividends assumed to be reinvested when received. The S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index includes a broad range of chemical manufacturers.

Garratt Senior Vice President, President of Performance Products & Solutions John Midea Senior Vice President, Global Operations & Process Improvement Mark Crist Senior Vice President, President of PolyOne Distribution Cathy Dodd Vice President, Marketing Chris Murphy Vice President, Research & Development, Chief Innovation Officer Kurt Schuering Vice President, Global Key Account Management The Leaders Behind the Team PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.80 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Accelerating growth • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 2014 “Where we were” “Where we are” Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% ROIC 5.0% 11.3% Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Proof of Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 10 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Old PolyOne Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation New PolyOne Transformation Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items PolyOne Corporation Page 11 2014 2015 Target “Where we are” (Est. in 2012) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 14.7% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 12.1% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions 7.3% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 6.1% 6 – 7.5% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 65% 65 – 75% ROIC 11.3% 15% Adjusted EPS Growth 37% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 12 • Sold non-core resin assets – EPS dilutive • Completed acquisition of Spartech • Housing starts below 1.25 million units Single family units 30% below expectations • Longstanding weakness in Europe, and decline in Euro Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012 PolyOne Corporation Page 13 -100% 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% POL S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 ‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40% Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.

Their efforts were instrumental in our achievement of earning the distinction of a “Best Place to Work” on the Corporate Equality Index with a perfect score of 100% in 2020 and 2021. PROXY SUMMARY 8 PROXY STATEMENT 2022 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders Another excellent measurement of our innovation performance is our Vitality Index, which represents Company revenue from products that have been in our portfolio for less than five years. For 2021, our Vitality Index reached 36%, validating the strength of our technology portfolio.

Avient Stock Performance The following is a graph that compares the cumulative total shareholder returns for Avient’s common shares, the S&P 500 index and the S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index, with dividends assumed to be reinvested when received. The S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index includes a broad range of chemical manufacturers. Because of the relationship of Avient’s business within the chemical industry, comparison with this broader index is appropriate.

Avient Stock Performance The following is a graph that compares the cumulative total shareholder returns for Avient’s common shares, the S&P 500 index and the S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index, with dividends assumed to be reinvested when received. The S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index includes a broad range of chemical manufacturers. Because of the relationship of Avient’s business within the chemical industry, comparison with this broader index is appropriate.

Entitled to incentive Type of incentive Activity inventivized Comment Board/Executive board Monetary reward Emissions reduction target Energy reduction target Behavior change related indicator Company performance against a climate- related sustainability index All employees Monetary reward Emissions reduction project Energy reduction project Efficiency project We celebrate, reward and share our associates’ great work through our global recognition programs. Publication In voluntary communications Status Complete Attach the document Avient_Sustain_2020_for CDP.pdf Page/Section reference About us, Planet, Performance, Metrics and Index sections Content elements Governance Strategy Risks & opportunities Emissions figures Emission targets Comment Publication In mainstream reports Status Complete Attach the document 2030-goals.pdf Page/Section reference Pg. 1 Avient CDP Climate Change Questionnaire 2021 Tuesday, August 3, 2021 83 Content elements Emission targets Comment Publication Other, please specify EcoVadis report Status Complete Attach the document 20201113_Avient EcoVadis CSR Questionnaire.pdf 20201113_Avient EcoVadis CSR Questionnaire.pdf Page/Section reference Pgs. 1-67 Content elements Governance Strategy Risks & opportunities Emissions figures Emission targets Other metrics Comment C15.

Entitled to incentive Type of incentive Activity incentivized Comment Board/Executive board Monetary reward Emissions reduction target Energy reduction target Behavior change related indicator Company performance against a climate- related sustainability index All employees Monetary reward Emissions reduction project Energy reduction project Efficiency project We celebrate, reward and share our associates’ great work through our global recognition programs. Publication In mainstream reports Status Complete Attach the document Avient 2022 Proxy Statement.pdf Page/Section reference Pg. 4, 30 Content elements Governance Strategy Emissions figures Emission targets Comment 2022 Annual Proxy Statement Publication In voluntary sustainability report Status Complete Attach the document Avient 2022 Proxy Statement.pdf Page/Section reference About us, Planet, Performance, Metrics and Index sections Content elements Governance Strategy Risks & opportunities Emissions figures Avient CDP Climate Change Questionnaire 2022 Friday, July 29, 2022 118 Emission targets Comment CSR report Publication Other, please specify EcoVadis report Status Complete Attach the document 2022 EcoVadis Questionnaire_Avient.pdf Page/Section reference Pgs. 1-83 Content elements Governance Strategy Risks & opportunities Emissions figures Emission targets Comment EcoVadis report C15.

Because Covered Years are presented in the table in reverse chronological order (from top to bottom), the table should be read from bottom to top for purposes of understanding cumulative returns over time. (4) For purposes of this pay versus performance disclosure, our peer group is the S&P 400 Chemicals index (the "Peer Group").