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While we remain focused on achieving our 2030 GHG and energy goals, we believe further actions and strong leadership are critical to addressing climate change and ensuring a stable and sustainable planet.

Avient PAC aligns with candidates who support laws and regulations consistent with sustainable business practices and Avient’s interests, represent a state or district where an Avient facility is located and/ or are active members or leadership of key committees/positions.

Our strategy is enabled by our focus on four Strategic Drivers: portfolio prioritization, amplify innovation, digital for Letter to Our Shareholders2 0 2 4 Annual Repor t | 2024 1 operational excellence and growth, and leadership, talent and culture for the Avient of the future. We’ve enhanced our leadership team with a new Chief Technology Officer, SVP of New Business Development & Marketing Excellence, SVP and General Counsel, and Chief Information Officer, all with proven track records and expertise in their respective fields. Sequeira Vice President, Chief Information Officer Leadership Committees 1.

For our existing workforce, the leadership development opportunities continue to abound. Our graduates immediately put their new leadership skills into action to serve our customers. For our existing workforce, the leadership d to abound.

They provide an immediate leadership position in serving the build out of fiber optic cable and future 5G networks."