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No. 0514.02) 12/11/2023 Page 1 of 1 SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017 AVIENT CORPORATION – ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH 44012 Stephanie Mims Phone: 440-930-3499 CHEMICAL Valid To: September 30, 2025 Certificate Number: 0514.02 In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following rubber and plastics tests: Test Description: Test Method or Standard: FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy ASTM E1252 (Except 7.6, 11.2, and 11.4) Flammability Horizontal Burn of Self-Supporting Plastics ASTM D635; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Horizontal Burn of Materials Used in Occupant Compartments of Motor Vehicles ASTM D5132; FMVSS 302 (49 CFR 571.302); ISO 3785 Vertical Burn, 20 mm ASTM D3801; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Vertical Burn, 125 mm ASTM D5048; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-20 Thin Material Burning Test UL-94 Glow Wire Test IEC 60695 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13 Thermal Analysis DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) ASTM D3418, E794, E1356 TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis) ASTM E1131 TMA (Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials by Thermomechanical Analysis) ASTM E831; ISO 11359-2 Karl Fischer Moisture Content ASTM D6869 For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Chemical Scope of Accreditation.
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Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q3 2021 Earnings Presentation - WEBSITE AVIENT CORPORATION T H I R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 1 R E S U LT S (NYSE: AVNT) O C T O B E R 2 8 , 2 0 2 1 DISCLAIMER 2 Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
This innovation drives performance and is reflective of consistent, strategic investments in technology and people Clariant Color business acquired July 1, 2020 1 1 2 3 5 7 7 7 9 10 30 40 14 25 13 22 35 9 19 13 18 41 Current Additional share needed to reach 2025 target BRAND OWNERS COMMITTED TO INCREASING USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS 8 Brand Owner 1 Brand Owner 3 Brand Owner 2 Brand Owner 7 Brand Owner 4 Brand Owner 10 Brand Owner 6 Brand Owner 11 Brand Owner 5 Brand Owner 8 Brand Owner 9 Brand Owner 12 Brand Owner 13 Percent recycled plastic used: (examples and not exhaustive) (1) (1) Latest year reported.
Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 22 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 2 3 1 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 5 5 5 6 8 A vi e nt A vi e nt ( E xc l.
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Geschäftsführer: de Wall, Udo, Mainz, *12.11.1963 vertretungsberechtigt gemeinsam mit einem anderen Geschäftsführer oder einem Prokuristen; mit der Befugnis, im Namen der Gesellschaft mit sich im eigenen Namen oder als Vertreter eines Dritten Rechtsgeschäfte abzuschließen. a) Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung Gesellschaftsvertrag vom 26.03.2012 a) 14.05.2012 Merz b) Fall 1 2 b) Nicht mehr Geschäftsführer: de Wall, Udo, Mainz, *12.11.1963 Bestellt als Geschäftsführer: Dr.
Ott, Ulrich, Leonberg, *28.09.1956 mit der Befugnis, im Namen der Gesellschaft mit sich im eigenen Namen oder als Vertreter eines Dritten Rechtsgeschäfte abzuschließen. a) 10.07.2015 Zentgraf b) Fall 2 3 b) a) Abruf vom 30.04.2021 17:24 Handelsregister B des Amtsgerichts Frankfurt am Main Ausdruck Nummer der Firma: Seite 2 von 7 HRB 93737 Nummer der Eintragung a) Firma b) Sitz, Niederlassung, inländische Geschäftsanschrift, empfangsberechtigte Person, Zweigniederlassungen c) Gegenstand des Unternehmens Grund- oder Stammkapital a) Allgemeine Vertretungsregelung b) Vorstand, Leitungsorgan, geschäftsführende Direktoren, persönlich haftende Gesellschafter, Geschäftsführer, Vertretungsberechtigte und besondere Vertretungsbefugnis Prokura a) Rechtsform, Beginn, Satzung oder Gesellschaftsvertrag b) Sonstige Rechtsverhältnisse a) Tag der Eintragung b) Bemerkungen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Nicht mehr Geschäftsführer: Dr.
Höhe, *18.09.1979 a) 17.12.2019 Dittberner b) Fall 9 Abruf vom 30.04.2021 17:24 Handelsregister B des Amtsgerichts Frankfurt am Main Ausdruck Nummer der Firma: Seite 4 von 7 HRB 93737 Nummer der Eintragung a) Firma b) Sitz, Niederlassung, inländische Geschäftsanschrift, empfangsberechtigte Person, Zweigniederlassungen c) Gegenstand des Unternehmens Grund- oder Stammkapital a) Allgemeine Vertretungsregelung b) Vorstand, Leitungsorgan, geschäftsführende Direktoren, persönlich haftende Gesellschafter, Geschäftsführer, Vertretungsberechtigte und besondere Vertretungsbefugnis Prokura a) Rechtsform, Beginn, Satzung oder Gesellschaftsvertrag b) Sonstige Rechtsverhältnisse a) Tag der Eintragung b) Bemerkungen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Gesamtprokura gemeinsam mit einem Geschäftsführer oder einem anderen Prokuristen: Dr.
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Microsoft PowerPoint - Avient Q1 2021 Earnings - Final (For Print) AVIENT CORPORATION F I R S T Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 1 R E S U LT S (NYSE: AVNT) A P R I L 3 0 , 2 0 2 1 DISCLAIMER 2 Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35%.
Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 18 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 24 A vi en t A vi en t (E xc l.
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Patterson 2/11/2019 — — — — 52,509 2,937,879 — — 2/10/2020 — — — — 57,613 3,223,447 — — 2/08/2021 — — — — 45,038 2,519,876 — — 5/15/2014 — — — — — — 57,393 3,211,138 2/14/2018 31,516 — 41.89 2/14/2028 — — — — 2/11/2019 — 51,150 31.54 2/11/2029 — — — — 2/10/2020 — 115,033 31.48 2/10/2030 — — — — 2/08/2021 — 177,700 42.27 2/8/2031 — — — — J.A.
Garratt 2/11/2019 — — — — 6,227 348,401 — — 2/10/2020 — — — — 6,596 369,046 — — 2/08/2021 — — — — 5,142 287,695 — — 2/04/2015 9,200 — 38.27 2/4/2025 — — — — 2/15/2017 13,250 — 34.10 2/15/2027 — — — — 2/14/2018 11,050 — 41.89 2/14/2028 — — — — 2/11/2019 12,133 6,067 31.54 2/11/2029 — — — — 2/10/2020 6,550 13,100 31.48 2/10/2030 — — — — 2/08/2021 — 20,150 42.27 2/8/2031 — — — — L.K.
Kunkle 2/11/2019 — — — — 6,603 369,438 — — 2/20/2020 — — — — 7,121 398,420 — — 2/08/2021 — — — — 5,498 307,613 — — 2/15/2017 12,100 — 34.10 2/15/2027 — — — — 2/14/2018 11,500 — 41.89 2/14/2028 — — — — 2/11/2019 12,833 6,417 31.54 2/11/2029 — — — — 2/10/2020 7,067 14,133 31.48 2/10/2030 — — — — 2/08/2021 — 21,650 42.27 2/8/2031 — — — — J.R.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/resound-om-technical-bulletin_0.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN UV RESISTANCE • UV testing: QUV-A Test, 0.68 @ 45C • Comparable results to traditional TPEs reSound OM 5510-45N reSound OM 5510-60N Bio-derived Content (%) 40% 50% Hardness, Shore A 45 60 Delta E after 150 hrs. 0.22 0.23 Delta E after 300 hrs. 1.68 0.56 AGING – BONDING STRENGTH ONTO ABS reSound OM 5520-55N Room Temperature 70C 1 day 1 week 2 weeks 6 months 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks Bio-derived Content (%) 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% Hardness, Shore A 54 54 55 54 55 56 OM Substrate ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS OM Avg.
Peel, PLI 12 19 23 20 19 reSound OM 5510 for PP reSound OM 5510-60N Room Temperature 70C 1 day 1 week 2 weeks 6 months 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks Bio-derived Content (%) 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% Hardness, Shore A 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 Specific Gravity 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.90 50% Modulus, PSI 247 241 244 251 234 244 240 100% Modulus, PSI 343 333 338 339 321 331 326 Tensile Strength, PSI 625 621 647 610 633 662 642 Elongation, % 306 314 309 313 312 315 315 Tear Strength, PLI 109 108 113 113 111 117 115 reSound OM 5520-55N Room Temperature 70C 1 day 1 week 2 weeks 6 months 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks Bio-derived Content (%) 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% Hardness, Shore A 54 54 55 55 54 55 56 Specific Gravity 0.95 0.95 0.96 0.96 0.95 0.96 0.96 50% Modulus, PSI 258 256 256 265 266 271 257 100% Modulus, PSI 353 355 357 362 373 379 367 Tensile strength, PSI 637 615 637 669 651 674 642 Elongation, % 319 315 319 333 313 319 315 Tear Strength, PLI 146 136 133 142 137 138 141 reSound OM 5510-45N Room Temperature 70C 1 day 1 week 2 weeks 6 months 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks Bio-derived Content (%) 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% Hardness, Shore A 45 46 47 46 46 45 45 Specific Gravity 0.88 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.90 50% Modulus, PSI 153 158 154 162 137 136 133 100% Modulus, PSI 251 259 259 261 226 222 218 Tensile Strength, PSI 438 481 451 495 417 470 486 Elongation, % 215 240 211 243 204 227 238 Tear Strength, PLI 84 81 87 82 83 85 84 AGING – PROPERTY RETENTION • Tested at room temperature and 70° C for comparison • Hardness, tensile strength elongation and modulus showed great retention Overmolding onto PP Overmolding onto ABS RHEOLOGY Suitable for injection molding and overmolding 1.0 10 100 1000 10000 100000 10.0 100.0 1000.0 reSound OM 5510-30N reSound OM 5510-45N reSound OM 5510-60N reSound OM 5510-70N Shear Rate, 1/s Ca pi lla ry V is co si ty , P a* s 1.0 10 100 1000 10000 100000 10.0 100.0 1000.0 reSound OM 5520-55N Shear Rate, 1/s Ca pi lla ry V is co si ty , P a* s Capillary viscosity at 200°C Capillary viscosity at 200°C reSound OM 5510 for PP reSound OM 5520 for ABS www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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Handelsregister B des Amtsgerichts Mannheim Nummer der Firma: Seite 1 von 4 HRB 521568 Nummer der Eintragung a) Firma b) Sitz, Niederlassung, inländische Geschäftsanschrift, empfangsberechtigte Person, Zweigniederlassungen c) Gegenstand des Unternehmens Grund- oder Stammkapital a) Allgemeine Vertretungsregelung b) Vorstand, Leitungsorgan, geschäftsführende Direktoren, persönlich haftende Gesellschafter, Geschäftsführer, Vertretungsberechtigte und besondere Vertretungsbefugnis Prokura a) Rechtsform, Beginn, Satzung oder Gesellschaftsvertrag b) Sonstige Rechtsverhältnisse a) Tag der Eintragung b) Bemerkungen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 a) PolyOne Th.
Änderungsbeschluss: Sonderband Blatt 101 ff. 2 b) Bestellt als Geschäftsführer: Ximena, Philippe, Lyon (Frankreich), *18.11.1960 einzelvertretungsberechtigt mit der Befugnis, im Namen der Gesellschaft mit sich im eigenen Namen oder als Vertreter eines Dritten Rechtsgeschäfte abzuschließen.
Nicht mehr Geschäftsführer: Setzen, Marc, Baden-Baden, *27.05.1969 a) 05.02.2007 Rinke Abruf vom 08.11.2021 19:52 Handelsregister B des Amtsgerichts Mannheim Nummer der Firma: Seite 2 von 4 HRB 521568 Nummer der Eintragung a) Firma b) Sitz, Niederlassung, inländische Geschäftsanschrift, empfangsberechtigte Person, Zweigniederlassungen c) Gegenstand des Unternehmens Grund- oder Stammkapital a) Allgemeine Vertretungsregelung b) Vorstand, Leitungsorgan, geschäftsführende Direktoren, persönlich haftende Gesellschafter, Geschäftsführer, Vertretungsberechtigte und besondere Vertretungsbefugnis Prokura a) Rechtsform, Beginn, Satzung oder Gesellschaftsvertrag b) Sonstige Rechtsverhältnisse a) Tag der Eintragung b) Bemerkungen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 b) Geschäftsanschrift: Adolf-Dambach-Str. 2, 76571 Gaggenau b) Bestellt als Geschäftsführer: Tomaselli, Frank, La Wantzenau/Frankreich, *28.12.1963 einzelvertretungsberechtigt mit der Befugnis, im Namen der Gesellschaft mit sich im eigenen Namen oder als Vertreter eines Dritten Rechtsgeschäfte abzuschließen.
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Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation AVIENT CORPORATION S E C O N D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 2 R E S U L T S (NYSE: AVNT) J U LY 2 6 , 2 0 2 2 DISCLAIMER 2 Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
EPS (ex Amort) 3.96$ 0.13$ 4.09$ (0.58)$ 3.51$ Pro Forma Leverage (12/31/2022E) Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.6x 3.4x 2.8x Forecast Dyneema Forecast + Dyneema Sale of Distribution Pro Forma 2022 TWO-YEAR LEVERAGE MODEL 16 3.5x 2.7x 1.6x 2.8x 2.4x 2.0x 2019PF 2020PF 2022E 2022PF 2023E 2024E Dyneema® AcquisitionClariant Color Acquisition (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of the Clariant Color business (2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution, including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan (1) (1) (2) OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY CONTINUES 17 • Dyneema® brings leading technology and brand with the World’s Strongest Fiber™, deep history of application development and strong management team focused on specialty applications • Dyneema® transaction is aligned with our previously stated acquisition goal of expanding our composites and fiber capabilities • Similar to our other technology expansion acquisitions, Dyneema® allows us to leverage our invest-to-grow strategy • The possible sale of our Distribution business also presents potential benefits with respect to leverage and EBITDA margins 7% 46% 66% 86% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2021 2022 PF % o f A dj u st ed E B IT D A (1 ) JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty (1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items (2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution (2) Healthcare 4% Packaging 8% Consumer 10% Building & Construction 43% Industrial 15% Transportation 14% Energy 4% Telecom. 2% 2006 2022 Pro forma Healthcare 8% Packaging 23% Consumer 21% Building & Construction 10% Industrial 15% Transportation 9% Energy 4% Telecom. 4% Defense 6% END MARKET TRANSFORMATION TO LESS CYCLICAL INDUSTRIES ( W IT H DY N E E MA, E X .
Annual Purchases RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 50% EMEA 25% Asia 16% Latin America 9% 2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 23% Packaging 19% Industrial 16% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 2% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $2,402M $409M $919M $164M $1,631M $94M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $581M$4,819M (1) Transportation 11% Healthcare 15% 24 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 16% Building & Construction 10% Transportation 9% Energy 1% Telecommunications 1% C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2021 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILL ION US & Canada 32% EMEA 40% Asia 21% Latin America 7% END MARKET REGION 25 All charts reflect 2021 financials S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S Consumer 27% Healthcare 10% Packaging 7% Telecommunications 16% Transportation 11% Industrial 11% Building & Construction 11% Energy 7% 2021 REVENUE | $919 MILLION END MARKET US & Canada 55% EMEA 25% Asia 20% REGION 26 All charts reflect 2021 financials D I S T R I BU T I O N Healthcare 26% Consumer 23% Packaging 5% Industrial 20% Transportation 16% Building and Construction 8% Energy 1% Telecommunications 1% US & Canada 80% Asia 3% Latin America 17% END MARKET REGION K E Y S U P P L I ER S 2021 REVENUE | $1 .6 B ILL ION 27 All charts reflect 2021 financials TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S BY END MARKET Packaging 30% Consumer 26%Healthcare 13% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 2% Energy 2% Asia (16% of sales) Transportation 8% Packaging 32% Consumer 13% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 12% Telecommunications 5% Energy 4% EMEA (25% of sales) Transportation 12% 28 Consumer 25% Healthcare 19% Packaging 10% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 2% US & Canada (50% of sales) Transportation 13% Packaging 38% Consumer 33% Healthcare 8% Industrial 10% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (9% of sales) Transportation 5% All charts reflect 2021 financials Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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Boundaries of the reporting company GHG emissions covered by the verification: Operational Control Global Exclusions: Fugitive refrigerants Types of GHGs: CO2, N2O, CH4 GHG Emissions Statement: Scope 1: 18,242 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Scope 2 (Location-Based): 134,244 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Scope 2 (Market-Based): 85,892 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Scope 3: o Category 3 – Fuel and energy-related activities (electricity transportation and distribution losses only): 8,777 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Data and information supporting the Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions assertion were in most cases historical in nature and in some cases were estimated.
Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 7,268,012 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 90,498,342 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (solar): 252,779 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (Wind): 2,399,531 kWh o Electric Power: 339,815,274 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com o Renewable Energy Credit (REC): 121,411,062 kWh o Renewable Power – Offsite: 27,119,749 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification: January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted: World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification: ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
Verification Opinion: Based on the verification process and procedures conducted to a limited assurance level of the GHG emissions statement shown above, Apex found no evidence that the GHG emissions statement: is not materially correct and is not a fair representation of the GHG emissions data and information; and has not been prepared in accordance with the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 1 and 2), and WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 3).
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Boundaries of the reporting company GHG emissions covered by the verification: Operational Control Global Exclusions: Fugitive refrigerants Mobile Combustion Types of GHGs: CO2, N2O, CH4 GHG Emissions Statement: Scope 1: 34,627 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Scope 2 (Location-Based): 167,333 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Scope 2 (Market-Based): 99,465 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Scope 3: o Category 3 – Fuel and energy-related activities: 62,049 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Data and information supporting the Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions assertion were in most cases historical in nature and in some cases were estimated.
Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 4,754,671 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 184,415,668 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (solar): 260,378 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (Wind): 2,554,186 kWh o Grid Electricity Consumed: 436,400,546 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE • SAFETY • SUSTAINABILITY Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733‐2739 • www.apexcos.com o Renewable Energy Credits (REC) Purchased: 100,691,000 kWh o Renewable Electricity Consumed – Offsite: 128,982,866 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification: January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted: World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification: ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
Verification Opinion: Based on the verification process and procedures conducted to a limited assurance level of the GHG emissions statement shown above, Apex found no evidence that the GHG emissions statement: is not materially correct and is not a fair representation of the GHG emissions data and information; and has not been prepared in accordance with the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 1 and 2), and WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 3).