Corporate Finance, Internal Audit [intern revision], Sourcing) Etik – het linje Ring eller använd etik-hotline om: • Du behöver råd eller har en fråga • Du vill väcka ett ärende eller visa ett bekymmer • Du väckte ett ärende och var inte nöjd • Du är inte säker på vart du ska vända dig för information • Du är obekväm med att använda någon av de andra resurserna som listas i koden.

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 showcasing 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. 2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | IndexHOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2021 102 This report contains forward-looking statements.

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. Wulfsoff hn • Appoints the independent auditors to serve as auditors in examini gng our corporate accounts • All members of the Audit Committee meet (1) the financial literacy and independence requirements as set forff th 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 benefitsff affoff rded 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 2016: 5 • Works with PolyOne senior management in human resources, legal and finance departments to provide oversight forff 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 folff lowing 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 affaff irs; ● Substantial accomplishments with demonstrated leadership capabilities; ● Freedom froff m 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.

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Corporate Finance, Internal Audit [intern revision], Sourcing) Ethics Hotline Ring eller använd Ethics Hotline om: • Du behöver råd eller har en fråga • Du vill väcka ett ärende eller visa ett bekymmer • Du väckte ett ärende och var inte nöjd • Du är inte säker på vart du ska vända dig för information • Du känner dig obekväm med att använda någon av de andra resurserna som listas i koden Ethics Hotline är tillgänglig globalt på över 20 språk, 24 timmar om dygnet, 7 dagar i veckan.

In 2010, PolyMasters began within our Finance team to give high per forming associates an oppor tunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills and showcasing an innovative idea. POTENTIAL IMPACT ON BUSINESS POTENTIAL FINANCIAL IMPACTS POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES CLIMATE-RELATED IMPACTS Time Horizon Inability to remain competitive Regulatory operations curtailment Reduced production capacity Increased operating costs Reputational damage Reduced demand for products Fines/other regulatory impacts Revenue Expenditures Assets Capital costs More efficient production processes Emergence of new technologies Increased market share TR AN SI TI O N POLICY AND LEGAL Risk of regulatory change (carbon pricing) S/M/L ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Risk of energy disruption M ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Opportunity to reduce resource consumption S/M/L ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Opportunity for new technology to enable use of sustainable feedstocks M ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MARKET Risk of decreased availability of raw materials M ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Risk of product alternatives M ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Opportunity for products with low environmental impact S/M/L ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ REPUTATION Risk of perceived inadequacy of climate action M/L ✓ ✓ ✓ PH YS IC AL ACUTE Risk of extreme temperatures S/M/L ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Risk of hurricanes/wind S/M/L ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Risk of flooding S/M/L ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ CHRONIC Risk of drought S/M/L ✓ ✓ S Short: 0–5 years M Medium: 5–15 years L Long: 15–30 years HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Per formance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2022 102 https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/reporting/cdp-climate-change-report Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA 2006 2018 2022 Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 3,533.4 $ 3,396.9 APM pro forma adjustments - 8 months 2022* 256.1 Pro forma sales $ 3,653.0 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 133.5 $ 160.8 $ 83.1 Income tax expense (benefit) 29.7 36.4 (19.3) Interest expense 63.1 62.8 119.8 Depreciation and amortization 57.1 91.5 162.5 EBITDA $ 283.4 $ 351.5 $ 346.1 Special items, before income tax (34.0) 59.5 194.0 Interest expense included in special items — — (26.0) Depreciation and amortization included in special items — (3.0) (5.5) JV - equity income (107.0) — — APM pro forma adjustments - 8 months 2022* — — 83.1 Adjusted EBITDA $ 142.4 $ 408.0 $ 591.7 EBITDA as a % of sales 5.4 % 11.5 % 16.2 % Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted EPS 2006 2018 2022 Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient common shareholders $ 130.9 $ 161.1 $ 82.8 Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (68.5) — — Special items, after tax (21.2) 44.6 144.6 Special items, tax adjustments (30.0) (10.4) (28.4) Amortization expense, after tax 1.4 19.5 49.0 Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient common shareholders $ 12.6 $ 214.8 $ 248.0 Pro forma adjustments* 13.6 APM pro forma amortization expense, after tax* 19.1 Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 280.7 Diluted shares 92.8 80.4 92.2 Adjusted EPS attributable to Avient common shareholders $ 0.14 $ 2.67 $ 3.04 * Pro forma adjustment to reflect APM results for the period before Avient ownership including the impacts of debt financing and paydown of debt with net proceeds from the Distribution sale.

In 2010, Elevate began within our Finance team to give high per forming associates an oppor tunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills and showcase an innovative idea.In 2013, the program was extended to the rest of the company globally.

In 2010, Elevate began within our Finance team to give high per forming associates an oppor tunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills and showcase an innovative idea.In 2013, the program was extended to the rest of the company globally.

In 2010, Elevate began within our Finance team to give high per forming associates an oppor tunity to gain exposure to executives within the company, develop public speaking skills and showcase an innovative idea.In 2013, the program was extended to the rest of the company globally.

Examples of such factors include, but are not limited to, evolving legal, regulatory, and other standards, processes, and assumptions, the pace of scientific and technological developments, increased costs, the availability of requisite financing, and changes in carbon markets. Climate change (4.3.1.1) Position of individual or committee with responsibility 77 Other ☑ Other, please specify :Sustainability Council (4.3.1.2) Environmental responsibilities of this position Engagement ☑ Managing public policy engagement related to environmental issues Policies, commitments, and targets ☑ Measuring progress towards environmental corporate targets Strategy and financial planning ☑ Conducting environmental scenario analysis ☑ Implementing a climate transition plan (4.3.1.4) Reporting line Select from: ☑ Other, please specify :Operations/ sourcing/ R&D/ Commercial/ Communication/ Finance/ Legal/ HR (occasional) (4.3.1.5) Frequency of reporting to the board on environmental issues Select from: ☑ More frequently than quarterly (4.3.1.6) Please explain The ultimate goal of our Sustainability Council is to drive sustainable performance aligned with Avient’s mission and 4P cornerstones (People, Products, Planet and Performance), with a focus on Product and Planet.