There are two kinds of issues: those encountered during startup and those involving "quality control." Quality Control Issues Most quality control issues are caused by process conditions, the material, or machine and tool maintenance.

General Purposes The general purposes of the Committee are: • Oversee and monitor the establishment and maintenance by management of comprehensive safety, health, environmental, physical security and product stewardship policies, standards and practices for the Company, including risks related to such matters Oversee programs established by the Company whereby the Company is responsible to monitor compliance with Company policies, standards and practices and with applicable governmental laws and regulations concerning safety, health, environmental, physical security and product stewardship on a global basis. Compliance Programs • At least annually review the programs and procedures established by the Company that monitor compliance with the Company’s policies, standards and practices, and laws and regulations with respect to safety, health, environmental, physical security and product stewardship, including providing oversight of the systems that are in place to monitor and mitigate the Company’s carbon footprint and physical risks associated with climate change; • Periodically review with management the significant safety, health, environmental, physical security, and product stewardship risks or exposures faced by the Company, if any, and steps taken by management to minimize such risks and exposures to the Company and its constituencies; • At least annually review the status of the Company’s environmental and safety audit process, assessing compliance with Company policies, standards, practices, laws and regulations; and • Periodically review claims, demands, administrative orders and legal proceedings against the Company regarding safety, health, environmental, physical security and product stewardship matters.

We generally allow our customers to return merchandise if pre-agreed quality standards or specifications are not met; however, we employ quality assurance practices that seek to minimize customer returns. Our policies mandate compliance with these laws. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Significant accounting policies are described more fully in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

We generally allow our customers to return merchandise if pre-agreed quality standards or specifications are not met; however, we employ quality assurance practices that seek to minimize customer returns. Our policies mandate compliance with these laws. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Significant accounting policies are described more fully in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

It is Avient’s expectations that our employees follow this policy and do their part to properly report environmental data, share ideas, and foster a culture around sustainability.

Quality Masterbatches for Spun-Dyed PP Our laboratories are equipped to test all necessary parameters and ensure high quality masterbatches that meet customer and application requirements.

Quality Masterbatches for Spun-Dyed PET and PA Our laboratories are equipped to test all necessary parameters and ensure high quality masterbatches that meet customer and application requirements.

Boosting rPET Quality and Safety in Packaging Boosting rPET Quality and Safety in Packaging

Contributes to higher quality rPET supply and helps reuse and minimization of PET waste Rebuild intrinsic viscosity (IV) to improve resin quality and increase use rates of reclaimed and recycled PET

A product’s package has the ability to connect with customers in a way that can communicate a brand’s value and quality. Gravi-Tech™ density modified materials give designers and brand owners a means to convey quality and sophistication.