Activity: Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Customer Service, Human Resource, Information Technologies, Internal Audit Management, Logistics, Marketing, Product Design, Purchasing, Sales, Supplier Management

A new way of life The circular economy is a rethinking of the way humans make, own, and use things. It assumes that the use of a product by a human is only a brief stop of an ongoing lifecycle. In a linear economy, humans take resources from the earth, make products with them, and dispose of those products.

General Purposes The general purposes of the Committee are to: • Develop the Company’s overall executive compensation philosophy and objectives; • Discharge the Board’s responsibilities relating to compensation of the Company’s executive officers and, further, to assist the Board in the discharge of its fiduciary responsibilities with regard to establishment of policies governing, and the implementation of, all aspects of remuneration throughout the Company, including benefits and perquisites of executive officers of the Company and any other employees designated by the Committee as key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries; • Discharge similar responsibilities with respect to the remuneration of non-employee directors; • Review and discuss with management the Company’s disclosures in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (the “CD&A”) required by rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and recommend to the Board whether the CD&A should be included in the Company’s proxy statement or other applicable SEC filings; • Prepare a Compensation Committee Report for inclusion in the Company’s applicable filings with the SEC that complies with the rules and regulations of the SEC; and • Provide policy guidance and oversight on significant human resource policies and practices. Authority to Retain Experts • The Committee shall have appropriate resources and authority to discharge its responsibilities. • The Committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant, independent legal counsel or other adviser to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities The Company’s Chief Human Resources Officer will be the management liaison to the Committee with respect to matters concerning compensation and benefits

Health and Safety • Implement appropriate processes and procedures to ensure that human health and safety are at the forefront of your actions. Use natural resources (e.g., water, sources of energy, raw materials) in an economical way. Social • Support basic human rights and not use any slave labor, child labor or labor from human trafficking

Identify and manage risks to human health and the environment during development, transport, use and disposal of your products. Use natural resources (e.g., water, sources of energy, raw materials) in an economical way. Social • Support basic human rights and not use any slave labor, child labor or labor from human trafficking

Rethink: With a world growing more populous, prosperous and urbanized, consumers are looking for ways to reduce waste and extend resources. Real Reality: As a growing number of consumers begin to opt out of technology, human interaction rises on the priority list. Press Resources

Pioneers, explorers and nomads of all ages are aching to experience life with a lighter load and find the shared humanity that unites cultures across the globe. Nude tones, inky blue, henna and shiny green reflect the human aspect of this journey.  Press Resources

Avient’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of Avient and each business segment and to allocate resources. EBITDA Margins (1) 5.4% 11.5% 16.0% 2006 2018 2023E • Delivered on organic growth combined with transformative and bolt-on acquisitions • Divested commodity businesses tied to more cyclical end markets • Expanded presence in high growth areas of sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare applications and emerging regions LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Avient Corporation 14 Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Composites 8–10% Healthcare 8–10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 0–2% Avient 6% 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Sustainable Solutions Composites, Healthcare, Asia / LATAM Overlap (GDP Growth) HISTORICAL GROWTH DRIVER PERFORMANCE Avient Corporation 15 Composites $51 $84 $212 $668 $108 $113 $231 $293 Asia/Emerging Regions $265 $358 $726 $830 12% $340 $455 $790 $1,175 Sustainable Solutions (Sales $ in millions) Avient Corporation 16 $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Revenue From Sustainable Solutions 2016-2022 ($ in millions) 11% Organic CAGR $1,175M Eco-Conscious Recycle Solutions VOC Reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Reduced Energy Use Bio-polymers Solutions to increase recycled content and minimize plastic waste Solutions to reduce weight and energy consumption Solutions to preserve and protect natural resources & human life SUSTAINABILITY: FOCUS TODAY Sustainability Strategy Walter Ripple Vice President, Sustainability Avient Corporation 17 OUR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT As the world’s premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials, services, and solutions, Avient is committed to meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs. Avient Corporation 19 Sustainability is integral to achieving our vision, mission, and performance that: • creates a safe and accepting environment that empowers associates to perform to their fullest potential • gives back to the communities where we work and live • enables customers to innovate solutions that help make the planet more sustainable • protects the environment by addressing climate change, conserving natural resources and preventing pollution • actively manages risk for investors & yields financial performance Avient Corporation 20 EXTERNAL ALIGNMENT DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN OUR CULTURE Avient Corporation 21 MEGATRENDS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Advancements in Technology Transformation of Municipalities Lifestyle Refresh Rethinking Globalization Evolution of Avient Corporation 22 SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVING AVIENT’S GROWTH Changes in consumer behavior driven by climate change & desire to reduce plastics waste Consumers seeking to buy more sustainable products from more sustainable companies Brand owner and retailer demand to meet sustainability targets & needs Rising emphasis on preserving and protecting natural resources & human life Increased current and pending government legislation and regulations CONSUMERS WANT SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS Source: Simon Kucher 2022 Avient Corporation 23 Consider sustainability when they purchase Rate sustainability as a key criterion in purchasing decisions 34% Are willing to pay more for sustainable products Average premium consumers are willing to pay for sustainable products PURPOSE-DRIVEN CONSUMERS NOW LARGEST SEGMENT Source: IBM / National Retail Federation 2022 Avient Corporation 24 “Purpose-driven consumers seek products and brands that align with their values and provide health and wellness benefits.

Sustainability commitments are generally not just focused on creating a better planet – they can also involve health & human safety, and human rights. Supporting employees with basic human rights and avoiding discrimination.   We typically analyze raw material suppliers through EcoVadis – who evaluates an organization based off 21 different sustainability topics that are categorized into environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Sustainability commitments are generally not just focused on creating a better planet – they can also involve health & human safety, and human rights. Supporting employees with basic human rights and avoiding discrimination.   We typically analyze raw material suppliers through EcoVadis – who evaluates an organization based off 21 different sustainability topics that are categorized into environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.