Additional information can be found in our Human Rights Policy. page=1 https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index https://www.barrons.com/lists-rankings/top-sustainable-companies? All reports, received through the Hotline or other sources, are investigated by an independent and objective team which often includes Ethics, Legal and Human Resources.

Additional information can be found in our Human Rights Policy. page=1 https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index https://www.barrons.com/lists-rankings/top-sustainable-companies? All reports, received through the Hotline or other sources, are investigated by an independent and objective team which often includes Ethics, Legal and Human Resources.

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.

Avient includes in its Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct internal accountability standards related to slavery and human trafficking to which all employees, agents and consultants are required to adhere. Where required by law, we also have specific disclosures and processes in place, including a supplier audit program that focuses on human trafficking. Human Rights Policy

Ergonomics – the science of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body – is increasingly important to the healthcare industry. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance, “Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Optimize Medical Device Design,” recommends the use of appropriate human factors analysis, testing and validation during the design phase of medical devices to reduce user-related hazards and errors.

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

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 Company’s Chief Human Resources Officer will be the management liaison to the Committee with respect to matters concerning compensation and benefits

July 2024 HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY OUR COMMITMENT Avient is dedicated to conducting business ethically and with integrity, and our Human Rights Policy is part of our commitment to socially responsible business practices. Respecting Human Rights. We strive to use supply chain partners whose policies, processes and systems ensure that human rights are respected, and whose trade does not directly or indirectly cause human rights violations globally.

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