https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/Avient Climate Change Scenario Analysis Summary 2022.pdf
Avient Climate-related Scenario Analysis Summary SCOPE & TIME HORIZON AVIENT SCENARIO NET ZERO FUTURE PLEDGING PROGRESS STEADFAST POLICY CONVENTION 1.3-1.5°C 1.9-2.3°C 2.4-2.8°C TRANSITION RISK Net Zero Emissions Scenario Announced Pledges Scenario Stated Policies Scenario (IEA WEO 2021 1 scenarios) (NZE) | 1.4°C (APS) | 2.1°C (STEPS) | 2.6°C Emissions peak at 2050 and slowly decline through 2100 Emissions continue to rise beyond 2100 at slower rates Emissions continue to rise beyond 2100 at current rates BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS Increased transition risk: Business impacted by climate policies, carbon prices, market pressures and technological advancements Increased physical risk: Business impacted by direct damages and indirect discruption assocated with severe changes in climate driven weather events · Highly regulated policy environment · Moderate policy regulation · Few changes to current policy settings · Ambitious; net zero commitments achieved at most all levels · Government commitments and National Determined Contributions are achieved · Not all stated commitments are achieved · Improved air pollution in advanced and emerging market & developing economies · Rising air pollution levels especially in emerging market and developing economies · Doubling of the frequency of extreme heat events by 2050 and 120% increase in intensity & rising air pollution levels especially in emerging market and developing economies · Expectation of signifcant capital allocation for innovative product design, energy efficiency investments, and clean electrification of operations · Additional levels of R&D investment will be required to contribute to and attain announced commitments. · Continued R&D investment in current initiatives is expected · Steep increases in advanced economies' carbon prices · Considerable increases in emerging economies' carbon prices · Some change in carbon prices · Declining fuel prices · Regional variability in fuel prices, though slight net increase · Rising fuel prices 1 International Energy Agency World Energy Outlook 2021 The following summarizes Avient's climate-related risks and opportunities analyzed across multiple scenarios, in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.
ADAPTATION & STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS ADAPTATION & STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS · Avient's Environmental and Product Stewardship Polices set a foundation for greater operational and external policy expectations aligned with energy efficiency standards, renewable energy procurement, supplier engagement (i.e., Media & Stakeholder Analyses {MSA} climate criteria) · The current and future focus is on continued Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) assessments, reclassifications and communication on the safe use and handling of these substances.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Recycled PET 2022.pdf
Because residents are required by law to separate their recyclables, compostables and landfill trash, there are clear processes and support services to help residents and renters set up and maintain their recycling services. https://sfenvironment.org/es/zero-waste/recycling-and-composting/residential-recycling-and-composting What is the State of the rPET Industry Today?
For example, this directive has set a target for plastic bottles.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/2023 OHP Off Road Application Bulletin.pdf
We understand that exhilarating your customers’ experience is what sets you apart from the competition.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/zodiac-aquarius-product-bulletin-and-color-card.pdf
Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Waterbased Inks for Textile Printing Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Waterbased Pigments Color Chart This highly concentrated universal pigment set can be used with any Zodiac Aquarius™ base ink.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/sem-stain-resistant-technical-bulletin.pdf
INSTRUMENT SET-UP Instrument Taber Linear Abraser – Model 5750 Accessory Crockmeter attachment with 16mm acrylic finger Abradant Levi’s™ 505 Regular Cut jeans (circular cloths cut from lower part of leg) Stroke Length 4" (100mm) Cycle Speed 60 cycles per minute (cpm) Load 9N (918g) Conditions 76° F, 47% RH [conditioned > 24 hrs] TPU 500 cycles 500 cycles 500 cycles 100 cycles 100 cycles Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 Silicone Want to test it yourself?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Cesa Nox A4R Product Bulletin_0.pdf
Many brand owners are also setting their own sustainability targets by pledging to increase PCR content by a significant percentage within relatively short time scales.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-optica-toner-dispersions-tech-bulletin-a4.pdf
Consideration should be given to the desirability of using a filter mesh in the preparation set-up bearing in mind the stated particle size of the dispersion and the likelihood of particulate agglomeration if preparation guidelines are not observed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
The use of 2K (two-component) molding—in which the base resin is injected and allowed to set up for a short time, and then is overmolded by injecting the TPE—streamlines the manufacturing process.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Chemical Resistance Technical Bulletin %281%29.pdf
After three days of exposure to the hospital disinfectants, a 20x magnified image was taken of each set of bars to demonstrate the effect of the chemical.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient 2023 Sustainability Report_6.pdf
We set an interim 2030 goal to attain 60% of our electricity from renewable sources.
Our Code of Conduct establishes a clear set of ethical and behavioral standards for our business conduct.
In addition, the Board has adopted a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines that help define its responsibilities and guide its conduct.