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Additional detail, systems, and performance metrics are provided in the Occupational Safety & Health section of this report. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 In ju ri s p r 10 0 W rk rs .51 Injury Incidence Rate HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2022 20Sustainability Report | 2022 20 Our R3 initiative helps associates identify and weigh risk to lead them to a safer decision or action. In 2022, Avient launched new technologies and services designed to enable the sustainability commitments set by our customers in the packaging market, including: ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier for PET effectively blocks ultraviolet light transmission, protecting product integrity, without impacting the circularity. By utilizing a combination of Avient’s OnColor™ Colorants, Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents, and Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives, we enabled the OEM to reduce weight and carbon emissions in panel doors, increase UV resistance in instrument panels and replace traditional paint processes in central consoles.

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Solutions that Support the Circular Economy REDUCED ENERGY USE CESA™ Dry Additives CESA™ Release Additives OnCap™ CTR Process Optimization ColorMatrix™ Joule™ & Smartheat™ Infrared Absorber Specialty Low Cure Inks SiteCool™ Infrared Absorption Technologies BIO-DERIVED CONTENT reSound™ OM Bio-Derived Thermoplastic Elastomers reFlex™ Bio-Derived Plasticizer OnCap™ Bio Additives OnColor™ Bio Colorants reSound™ Natural Fiber Reinforced Formulations LIGHTWEIGHTING Glasforms™ Pultrusion Technologies Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Composites IMPROVED RECYCABILITY CESA™ IR Black Additives CESA™ Extend Additives ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger for PET ColorMatrix™ Triple A™ Acetaldehyde Scavenging Additives ColorMatrix™ Reprize™ IV Builder for PET OnColor™ IR Sortable Black for Recyclable Packaging Bergadur™ Post-Industrial Recycled Content Polyester Formulations Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulations Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations Predictions Gartner predicts circular economies will replace linear economies in 10 years, noting that supply chain leaders must adapt to circular models in order to keep up in a marketplace with a growing emphasis on sustainability.

STAGE SOLUTION CAPABILITIES Polymer Recycling ColorMatrix™ rePrize™ - Increases intrinsic viscosity to enhance use of recycled PET - Reduces yellowing and decontamination Materials Selection ColorMatrix™ Joule™ RHB - Reduces the energy required and costs - Ensures minimal yellowing and light-weighting Preform Molding ColorMatrix™ AAzure™ - Reduces yellowing and acetaldehyde levels for improved bottled strength Preform Molding ColorWorks™ - Provides a range of possible colors for end products based on the color of the rPET available for use Preform Molding Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch - Combines pigments and functional additives with a 100% PCR carrier for polyolefins - Enables packaging that is 100% PCR Bottle Blowing & Filling ColorMatrix™ Optica™ - Excellent acid & thermal stability to reduce yellowing and create a haze-free container Bottle Blowing & Filling ColorMatrix™ Smartheat RHC™ Process Aid - Optimizes weight distribution to increase bottle strength and quality - Reduces energy required and costs Sales, Distribution, ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ - Scavenges oxygen to extend the shelf life and preserve the freshness of food or beverages within container Sales, Distribution, ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV - Blocks ultraviolet light transmission to protect the container and its contents - Enables light-weighting Sales, Distribution, ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ - High-performance light blocking that extends the shelf life of light-sensitive dairy products Taking the Next Steps Move Your Sustainability to the Next Level Because sustainable material solutions and technology are evolving at the speed of life, it takes fresh thinking, agile R & D, and imaginative use of next-generation materials to bring life-changing products to market safely and quickly.

TECHNICAL ANALYSES • DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives and colorants • TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability, plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the Masterbatch • FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials • Incineration oven to determine inorganic content • Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs and Polymers • Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate content of materials contained in the polymer matrix • Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers • Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers • UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes adjustments • Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion, dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics • Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.

NEU™ Custom Capabilities and NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes are developed for short-term in-vivo applications that offer good elasticity, radiopacity, excellent UV stability and protection against moisture and oxygen while meeting ISO 10993 & USP Class VI standards. Our comprehensive portfolio consists of Polystrand™ and Fiber-Line™ branded tapes, made using unique processes and materials to customize performance properties to meet specific application requirements such as tensile and flexural strength, impact performance, creep resistance, and chemical and UV resistance.

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