M&A remains a key component of maintaining material science competitiveness that can enable our customers’ sustainability goals and in turn drive performance at PolyOne. Our sustainable solutions portfolio focuses on ways we help customers achieve their sustainability goals, and the technology offerings have grown at a 9% compounded annual growth rate since 2016. These and other projects benefit the planet by minimizing the amount of natural resources required to safely manufacture, transport and ensure first-time quality material to our customers.

CREATING A MORE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGE There are a number of ways to create packaging that is considered more sustainable. These may include: • Achieve a percentage of all packaging that is reusable, recyclable or compostable • Increase the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, up to 100% • Use lightweighting or other solutions that will help reduce your carbon footprint • Replace petroleum-based materials with renewable materials such as bio-plastics Whatever your goals, we can help you achieve them with customized solutions based on a number of factors. It is to enable our customers’ innovation and sustainability goals through world class products and services and excellence in the four cornerstones of: WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE PRODUCTS THAT ARE MORE SUSTAINABLE IN 8 DIFFERENT WAYS: • Lightweighting • Reduced Energy Use • Volatile Organic Compound Reduction • Recycle Solutions • Bio-polymers • Eco-conscious • Sustainable Infrastructure • Human Health & Safety For more information on how we can help, visit avient.com 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Note: a base year is not applicable to this goal, because as the number of suppliers fluctuates so does the number of suppliers that need to be assessed to achieve our goal – i.e. the achievement of the target is not tied to a base year. Type of engagement & Details of engagement Collaboration & innovation Run a campaign to encourage innovation to reduce climate change impacts % of customers by number 100 % of customer - related Scope 3 emissions as reported in C6.5 0 Please explain the rationale for selecting this group of customers and scope of engagement We enable our customers’ sustainability goals through material science. Annual Revenue Row 1 4,800,000,000 SC1.1 (SC1.1) Allocate your emissions to your customers listed below according to the goods or services you have sold them in this reporting period.

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The Avient portfolio of solutions for the EV market includes a number of polymer additives and colorants that can improve the performance and aesthetics of electric vehicle charging stations. Custom formulations can also be developed using Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives, combining colors and effects with functionality to meet specific requirements. This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES Flame retardant additives Mitigates fire hazard by reducing flame spread and heat release Anti-static and conductive additives Controls build-up of static charges to reduce risk of fire and enhance safety Antimicrobial technology Reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on the surface and through the thickness of the part Light spectrum management Provides UV protection to prevent discoloration or degradation of mechanical properties for lasting outdoor durability and color fastness Scratch and mar resistant additives Adds protection to stand up to surface abrasion and wear and tear COLORANT TECHNOLOGIES UL 94 colorants Over 2,000 UL 94-recognized color concentrates, including for high temperature resins Special effect colorants Visual enhancements including metallic, granite, or pearlescent appearance Bio colorants and additives For use in bio-based plastics without compromising performance TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS Avient supports all of these solutions with a range of world-class services, including: • Polymer material expertise with a focus on sustainability • Application development expertise with global design centers • Regulatory compliance coordination to help mitigate risk • Reliable field technical services and support • Leading color trend and design services

Our telephone number is (440) 930-1000. Wulfsoff hn Chairman and Chief Executive Officff er of Ashland Global Holdings Inc., a global leader in providing specialty chemical solutions to customers in a wide range of customer and industrial markets, since January 2015. In terms of tenure, 46% of our Board has fivff e or less years of service; 36% of our Board has five to ten years of service; and 18% of our Board has more than ten years of service.

The ColorMatrix Select service features: Global Availability: Secure cloud-based software houses all customer-approved formulations. A number of service models are available to suit specific needs.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne 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 5 Appliances 5% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 14% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% Distribution 28% PP&S 20% Specialty 52% United States 69% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 5% 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 7 2006 YTD 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.1% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+ 3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 24 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $52 2006 TTM Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 28% 2006 TTM Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 12% 43% 2006 TTM Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Innovation Pipeline Potential Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 12 4 9 6 1 6 3 7 4 5 6 1 1 7 2 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74 Specialty Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400 PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Lightweighting with Advanced Composites Increasing Healthcare Penetration Innovation Initiatives Expansion in Consumer Markets New Market Development $$$ $$ $ High Temperature Polymers PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers • Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’ sales force PolyOne Corporation Page 13 60% 97% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q3 2015 Pension Funding** As of September 30, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x $49 $121 $317 $600 $400 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2018 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of September 30, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 2.4 million shares in Q3 2015  Repurchased 14.8 million shares since early 2013  5.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne? Appendix Q3 2015 Financial Highlights At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks At a Glance�Global Specialty Engineered Materials At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions At a Glance�Distribution Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development Commitment to Operational Excellence Application Examples Outdoor Applications Slide Number 27 Authentication Technology 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior Slide Number 30 Metal Replacement Solutions High-Barrier Packaging Containers Aerospace Applications Baird Non GAAP Rec.pdf Baird - November 10, 2015

Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global reach, allows us to serve customers with agility. Wulfsohn Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ashland Global Holdings Inc., a global leader in providing specialty chemical solutions to customers in a wide range of customer and industrial markets. Name Number of Deferred Shares(1) (#) R.E.