Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.

Green’s role as Chief Digital Officer at a global manufacturing company uniquely positions him to provide insights into Avient’s digital strategy and execution, cloud adoption, mobility, data science, and cybersecurity. Patterson which represents an earned performance share award that shall become non-forfeitable and fully vested on May 15, 2024. The Continuity Agreements serve to encourage these key executives to carry out their duties and provide continuity of management in the event of a “change of control” of Avient.

If you become aware of or suspect a violation of the Code, report it to your supervisor, human resources representative or the Corporate Ethics Officer at Ethics.Officer@Avient.com. As we develop our ability to resolve issues and work as a team, we will help each other become more effective and confident, and we will create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. If you become aware of a security breach that may have given someone unauthorized access to personal information, promptly report it to Human Resources or the Corporate Ethics Officer.

If Seller, acting reasonably, determines that the financial responsibility of Buyer has become impaired or otherwise unsatisfactory to Seller, Seller may require advance payment or the posting of satisfactory security by Buyer, and may withhold shipments until Buyer makes such payments or posts such security; such action by Seller shall not constitute a change of payment terms hereunder.

When PET is recycled and transformed into a new product, it becomes rPET, or recycled PET.

However, the way we add color to our products can have a big impact on our business success, and the textile industry is also under pressure to become more agile and also more sustainable.

Avient categorization for a “supplier” ISO International Standards Organization Preventive Action Addresses an issue prior to it becoming a nonconformance, and stops it from occurring in the future QMS Quality Management System SCAR Supplier Corrective Action Request: Avient-issued request for a supplier to perform a corrective action Approved Corporate : Manual Document #: DOC-02627 Revision: 6 Document Owners: Kyle Johnson Effective Date: Mar 20, 2024 Title: Global Supplier Quality Manual Page 10 of 10 Only the electronic version of this document in ETQ is the controlled version of the document.

By fostering open communication, building trust, and taking meaningful action, we will advance our cultural journey to become an even better place to work for our talented global workforce. We have been working with internal and external stakeholders to understand how we can achieve our goal to become carbon neutral in line with climate science. In this way, we also keep today’s waste from becoming tomorrow’s contamination.

By fostering open communication, building trust, and taking meaningful action, we will advance our cultural journey to become an even better place to work for our talented global workforce. We have been working with internal and external stakeholders to understand how we can achieve our goal to become carbon neutral in line with climate science. In this way, we also keep today’s waste from becoming tomorrow’s contamination.