Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). Reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35%. Operating Income $3,783 $4,100 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Previous Guidance Current Guidance $3,783 $4,300 $308 $360 $308 $410 $1.93 $2.40 $1.93 $2.80 (1) (1)(1) (1)(1) (1) $442 $457 $560 $1.74 $1.93 $2.80 FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 ORGANIC GROWTH 23 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,981 $3,783 $4,300 + 8% (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition (1)(1) + 27% + 61% 24 BALANCE SHEET • Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2021 • Driven by record adjusted EBITDA performance and strong free cash flow generation from asset light business • Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic share repurchases and balance sheet / continued leverage reduction 3.5x 2.7x 1.9x Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) 2021E Adjusted EBITDA 560$ Free Cash Flow 275$ Total Debt 1,860 Less: Cash (800) Net Debt 1,060$ 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition PEER COMPARISONS 25 As a specialty formulator, we don’t require significant capital investment, as compared to the base resin raw material suppliers we purchase from.

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Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q3 2021 Earnings Presentation - WEBSITE AVIENT CORPORATION T H I R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 1 R E S U LT S (NYSE: AVNT) O C T O B E R 2 8 , 2 0 2 1 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). This innovation drives performance and is reflective of consistent, strategic investments in technology and people Clariant Color business acquired July 1, 2020 10 30 40 14 25 22 35 19 18 41 Current Additional share needed to reach 2025 target BRAND OWNERS COMMITTED TO INCREASING USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS 8 Brand Owner 1 Brand Owner 3 Brand Owner 2 Brand Owner 7 Brand Owner 4 Brand Owner 10 Brand Owner 6 Brand Owner 11 Brand Owner 5 Brand Owner 8 Brand Owner 9 Brand Owner 12 Brand Owner 13 Percent recycled plastic used: (examples and not exhaustive) (1) Latest year reported.

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titel 20 21 -1 2- 27 1 1: 24 :4 8 Business Register extract Netherlands Chamber of Commerce CCI number 72287497 Page 1 (of 2) Legal entity RSIN 859060317 Legal form Foreign Legal Entity: Société à Responsabilité Limitée (S.A.R.L.) The Chamber of Commerce recommends that this document be viewed in digital form so that its integrity is safeguarded and the signature remains verifiable. 20 21 -1 2- 27 1 1: 24 :4 8 Name Potoczny, Zaneta Gabriela Date of birth 17-10-1974 Date of entry into office 27-02-2019 (registration date: 12-08-2019) Name Merklein, Norbert Date of birth 03-05-1964 Date of entry into office 18-01-2021 (registration date: 29-10-2021) Authorised representative Name Van den Brande, Philip Theophiel Anna Date of birth 13-08-1974 Date of entry into office 24-07-2018 Title Branch Manager Contents of power of attorney There are other restrictions.

Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). This innovation drives performance and is reflective of consistent, strategic investments in technology and people Clariant Color business acquired July 1, 2020 10 30 40 14 22 35 19 18 41 Current Additional share needed to reach 2025 target BRAND OWNERS COMMITTED TO INCREASING USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS 14 Brand Owner 1 Brand Owner 3 Brand Owner 2 Brand Owner 7 Brand Owner 4 Brand Owner 10 Brand Owner 6 Brand Owner 11 Brand Owner 5 Brand Owner 8 Brand Owner 9 Brand Owner 12 Brand Owner 13 Percent recycled plastic used: (examples and not exhaustive) (1) Latest year reported. Sustainable Development Goals • Emphasized climate change commitment o Announced 2050 operational carbon neutrality and RE100 commitment o Alignment to Science Based Targets Reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%.

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Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). Clariant MB acquired July 1, 2020 COLORWORKS INSPIRATION. Operating Income $3,783 $4,300 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Previous Guidance Current Guidance $3,783 $4,650 $308 $410 $308 $430 $1.93 $2.80 $1.93 $3.00 (1) (1)(1) (1)(1) (1) $442 $457 $580 $1.74 $1.93 $3.00 FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 ORGANIC GROWTH 22 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,981 $3,783 $4,650 + 17% (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition (1)(1) + 31% + 72% ($ in millions) 2021E Adjusted EBITDA 580$ Free Cash Flow 280$ Total Debt 1,860 Less: Cash (755) Net Debt 1,105$ 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x 23 BALANCE SHEET • Acquisition of Magna Colours completed on July 1 – expands sustainable solutions portfolio through water-based inks technology • Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2021 • Driven by record adjusted EBITDA performance and strong free cash flow generation from asset light business • Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic share repurchases and balance sheet / continued leverage reduction 3.5x 2.7x 1.9x Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW • Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to grow 14% in 2021 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers continues to accelerate • Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability megatrends o Enabling a circular economy – Technologies that allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and improve recyclability of plastics o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon emissions o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less eco-friendly options 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** Bio-polymers Reduced Energy Use Human Health & Safety Sustainable Infrastructure VOC Reduction Recycle Solutions Eco-Conscious Lightweighting Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2020 $405M $455M *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business $340M $550M $790M 25 Key Updates • Includes Clariant Masterbatch performance • Increases disclosures and ESG data • Provides performance updates on 2030 Sustainability Goals • Commits to operational carbon neutrality in 2050 and 100% renewable energy by 2050 (RE 100) • Announces Avient’s participation in U.N.

CESA LIGHT – STANDARD OFFERINGS POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT TYPE DOSAGE Polyolefin PEA0820040 CESA Light PEA0820040 Stabilizer/Absorber 0.5–1.2% Polyolefin PRAN698456 CESA Light 7102 Stabilizer 1–4% HOPP PPA0820048 CESA Light PPA0820048 Stabilizer/Absorber 1–2% HOPP PPAN698522 CESA Light 7225 Stabilizer 1–4% Nylon ABA0820033 CESA Light ABA0820033 Stabilizer/Absorber 0.6–1.4% Nylon ABAN698415 CESA Light 1574 Stabilizer 1–2% Polyester FPA0687372 Hiformer™ Blocker (liquid) Absorber to 390 nm 0.05–0.10% Polyester NBA0820025 CESA Light NBA0820025 Absorber 0.5–2% Polycarbonate NCA0820016 CESA Light NCA0820016 Stabilizer/Absorber 0.75–3% Polycarbonate NCA0820017 CESA Light NCA0820017 Absorber 1–5% TPU RUA0820018 CESA Light RUA0820018 Absorber 2–4% TPU RUA0820030 CESA Light RUA0820030 Stabilizer/Absorber 2–4% Styrenic SLA0820013 CESA Light SLA0820013 Stabilizer/Absorber 1–3% Styrenic SLA0820012 CESA Light SLA0820012 Stabilizer 1.5–5% CESA Light additives can be used in combination with other CESA masterbatches, and formulations can be customized for most applications.