We recognize the immense benefits that a diverse team brings to our organization, including delivering better business outcomes. We leverage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help educate and inspire our global workforce and fortify strong business practices. The need to continually value different perspectives, ideas and backgrounds is crucial to amplifying innovation—and ultimately success—for Avient.”

Progress toward this goal is measured at the Business Unit and regional levels, and progress toward zero recordable injuries is communicated globally and linked to a number of recognition mechanisms. Businesses adopt these standards and convert them into site specific procedures. Occupational Safety & Continuous Improvement

The information is reviewed and updated continuously. This commitment to monitoring and managing these business activities is demonstrated through our Global Chemical Management Policy. We are continually monitoring the REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) candidate list, U.S.

Rob Bindner, vice president and general manager, Color and Additives for PolyOne commented, “The ISO 9001-2008 certification is one more example of our continued investment in driving world class performance to serve our customers.  Kennesaw is the third plant in our Specialty Coatings business to achieve ISO 9001-2008 certification, joining our Mountain Top, PA and Long Beach, CA facilities,” Bindner said.

Fourth Quarter Results -- GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.08 compared to a loss of $0.02 in the prior year fourth quarter; 2019 GAAP EPS PolyOne Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Clariant Color and Additive Masterbatch Business

Innovation thrives across every business unit and functional area Professional growth and career advancement is a continuous journey

It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. These endeavors are made possible by the joining of our businesses. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient’s annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

They use words such as "will," “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Management believes this provides comparability of the performance of the combined businesses. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient’s annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Management believes this provides comparability of the performance of the combined businesses. Operational Excellence Empowers us to respond to the voice of the customer with relentless continuous improvement. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient’s annual incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

In higher-risk locations, we maintain detailed security preparedness plans. In addition, our ColorMatrix Europe business continues to adhere to our established policy and supplier audit program on human trafficking. In 2020, ongoing remediation work on behalf of Avient continued on schedule, and planning was concluded on future remediation projects.