We have launched seven highly coveted leadership development roles—from marketing to operational excellence to finance to IT—where newly hired associates rotate through various departments and jobs for up to two years, contributing their skills while also building diverse, well-rounded knowledge of our company and many stakeholders. In 2010, PolyMasters began within our Finance team to give high performing associates an opportunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills, and showcase an innovative idea. Not only are young professionals learning their jobs, technical skills and organizational savvy, many are also experiencing how to navigate personal finances, independent lifestyles and general life skills—all at the same time.

He has comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting standards and extensive experience in financial statement preparation, corporate finance, corporate development, risk management and investor relations. Jellison began his career with the Donnelly Corporation, a publicly traded international automotive parts supplier, where he served in several senior leadership roles, advancing to Vice President of Finance. Nominees for election to the Board are selected on the basis of the following criteria: Business or professional experience; Knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology or the polymer or chemical industry; Personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, judgment, leadership and the ability to devote sufficient time to our affairs; Substantial accomplishments with demonstrated leadership capabilities; Freedom from outside interests that conflict with our best interests; The diversity of backgrounds and experience each member will bring to the Board; and Our needs from time to time.

Chacun d’entre nous, et plus spécifiquement les membres du service des finances, est tenu de signaler toute affaire comptable ou d’audit qui semble contourner la préparation de rapports financiers fiables ou le système de contrôle interne, et signaler toute autre préoccupation concernant des affaires comptables ou d’audit douteuses. Contacts internes - Ressources en matière d’éthique et de conformité Pour plus d’informations sur le Code ou nos attentes, veuillez contacter directement les ressources suivantes : • Votre superviseur ou tout responsable d’Avient • Votre représentant des ressources humaines ou le département des ressources humaines • Le directeur de l’éthique d’entreprise • Tout membre du département juridique • La fonction jouissant de l’expertise appropriée (par exemple, finance du groupe, audit interne ou approvisionnements) Ligne d’assistance liée à l’éthique Appelez ou utilisez la ligne d’assistance liée à l’éthique si : • vous avez besoin d’un conseil ou avez une question ; • vous souhaitez signaler un problème ou une préoccupation ; • vous avez signalé un problème ou une préoccupation mais n’avez pas été satisfait ; • vous avez des doutes sur la personne à qui vous adresser pour obtenir des informations ; • vous êtes gêné à l’idée d’utiliser l’une des autres ressources mentionnées dans le Code.

Chacun d’entre nous, en particulier le personnel du service des finances, a la responsabilité de signaler toute situation de comptabilité ou de vérification qui semblerait contourner la préparation de rapports financiers fiables ou le système de contrôle interne, et de signaler toute autre préoccupation concernant des points discutables au sujet de la comptabilité ou de la vérification. Personnes-ressources internes – Ressources d’éthique et de conformité Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le Code ou sur nos attentes, communiquez directement avec les personnes- ressources suivantes : • Votre superviseur ou un directeur d’Avient • Votre représentant des ressources humaines ou le service des ressources humaines • Le responsable de l’éthique d’entreprise • Un membre du service juridique • Le service possédant l’expertise appropriée (p. ex., finances de l’entreprise, vérification interne, approvisionnement) Ligne d’assistance en matière d’éthique Appelez la ligne d’assistance en matière d’éthique si : • Vous avez besoin d’un conseil ou vous avez une question • Vous souhaitez soulever une question ou une préoccupation • Vous avez soulevé une question ou une préoccupation et n’avez pas été satisfait par la réponse • Vous ne savez pas où vous pouvez vous renseigner • Vous n’êtes pas à l’aise d’utiliser l’une des autres ressources énumérées dans le Code La ligne d’assistance en matière d’éthique est disponible dans le monde entier en plus de 20 langues, et ce, 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7.

Chacun d’entre nous, et plus spécifiquement les membres du service des finances, est tenu de signaler toute affaire comptable ou d’audit qui semble contourner la préparation de rapports financiers fiables ou le système de contrôle interne, et signaler toute autre préoccupation concernant des affaires comptables ou d’audit douteuses. Si vous avez des doutes sur ce qu’il convient de faire, posez des questions et continuez de les poser jusqu’à ce que vous soyez certains que vous faites ce qu’il convient CODE DE CONDUITE | 29 TABLE DES MATIÈRES INTRODUCTION NOTRE CODE DE CONDUITE RESPECT POUR TOUS HONNÊTETÉ AU TRAVAIL INTÉGRITÉ DANS NOTRE ACTIVITÉ RESPONSABILITÉ SOCIALE D’ENTREPRISE RESSOURCES https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/avient-human-rights-position-statement-updated-july-2021.pdf Contacts internes - Ressources en matière d’éthique et de conformité Pour plus d’informations sur le Code ou nos attentes, veuillez contacter directement les ressources suivantes : • Votre superviseur ou tout responsable d’Avient • Votre représentant des ressources humaines ou le département des ressources humaines • Le directeur de l’éthique d’entreprise • Tout membre du département juridique • La fonction jouissant de l’expertise appropriée (par exemple, finance du groupe, audit interne ou approvisionnements) Ligne d’assistance liée à l’éthique Appelez ou utilisez la ligne d’assistance liée à l’éthique si : • Vous avez besoin d’un conseil ou avez une question ; • Vous souhaitez signaler un problème ou une préoccupation ; • Vous avez signalé un problème ou une préoccupation, mais n’avez pas été satisfait ; • Vous avez des doutes sur la personne à qui vous adresser pour obtenir des informations ; • Vous êtes gêné à l’idée d’utiliser l’une des autres ressources mentionnées dans le Code.

In 2010, PolyMasters began within our Finance team to give high performing associates an opportunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills, and showcase an innovative idea. We have launched seven highly coveted rotational development roles— from marketing to operational excellence to finance to IT—where newly hired associates rotate through various departments and jobs for up to two years, contributing their skills while also building diverse, well-rounded knowledge of our company and many stakeholders. Not only are young professionals learning their jobs, technical skills and organizational savvy, many are also experiencing how to navigate personal finances, independent lifestyles and general life skills—all at the same time.

In 2010, PolyMasters began within our Finance team to give high performing associates an opportunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills, and showcase an innovative idea. We have launched seven highly coveted rotational development roles— from marketing to operational excellence to finance to IT—where newly hired associates rotate through various departments and jobs for up to two years, contributing their skills while also building diverse, well-rounded knowledge of our company and many stakeholders. Not only are young professionals learning their jobs, technical skills and organizational savvy, many are also experiencing how to navigate personal finances, independent lifestyles and general life skills—all at the same time.

Jellison began his career with the Donnelly Corporation, a publicly traded international automotive parts supplier, where he served in several senior leadership roles, advancing to Vice President of Finance. Wulfsohn • Appoints the independent auditors to serve as auditors in examining our corporate accounts • All members of the Audit Committee meet (1) the financial literacy and independence requirements as set forth in the NYSE listing standards; and (2) the requirements of an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC • PolyOne’s common shares are listed on the NYSE and are governed by its listing standards C Chair of the Committee Compensation Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements • Reviews and approves the compensation and other benefits afforded our executive officers and other highly-compensated personnel, and has similar responsibilities with respect to non-employee Directors, except that the Compensation Committee’s actions and determinations for Directors are subject to the approval of the Board NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2015: 5 • Works with PolyOne senior management in human resources, legal and finance departments to provide oversight for all of our broad-based compensation and benefit programs and provides policy guidance and oversight on selected human resource policies and practices COMMITTEE MEMBERS: W.H. Nominees for election to the Board are selected on the basis of the following criteria: ● Business or professional experience; ● Knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology or the polymer or chemical industry; ● Personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, judgment, leadership and the ability to devote sufficient time to our affairs; ● Substantial accomplishments with demonstrated leadership capabilities; ● Freedom from outside interests that conflict with our best interests; ● The diversity of backgrounds and experience each member will bring to the Board; and ● Our needs from time to time.

Not only are young professionals learning their jobs, technical skills and organizational savvy, many are also experiencing how to navigate personal finances, independent lifestyles and general life skills—all at the same time. In 2010, Elevate began within our Finance team to give high performing associates an opportunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills, and showcase an innovative idea. We have launched seven highly coveted rotational development roles— from marketing to operational excellence to finance to IT—where newly hired associates rotate through various departments and jobs for up to two years, contributing their skills while also building diverse, well-rounded knowledge of our company and many stakeholders.

He has comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting standards and extensive experience in financial statement preparation, corporate finance, corporate development, risk management, and investor relations. Jellison began his career with the Donnelly Corporation, a publicly traded international automotive parts supplier, where he served in several senior leadership roles, advancing to Vice President of Finance. Pro forma means target’s prior year results corresponding to remaining time left in the performance period, adjusted for purchase accounting and acquisition financing, if any.