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Corporate Responsibility • Provide oversight and guidance with regard to how the Board and management evaluate and integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability matters into the Company’s business strategy and decision-making, including overseeing risks relating to the Company's programs, policies, and practices on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance matters, by receiving regular updates from management, as well as reviewing reports on corporate responsibility and/or sustainability published by the Company.

Our effectiveness in combating slavery and human trafficking In 2024 the following key performance indicators (KPIs) will be used to measure how effective we have been in ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains  100% completion of the Code of Conduct for all associates Page 3 of 3 Our on-going commitment As part of our modern slavery strategy we will continue to monitor the progress we have made and build on our achievements and initiatives in the next financial year.

The Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for matters related to governance and corporate responsibility, and the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee provides oversight and guidance with regard to how the Board and management evaluate and integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability into Avient’s business strategy, decision-making and stakeholder communication, including this Position on Human Rights.

The Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for matters related to governance and corporate responsibility, and the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee provides oversight and guidance with regard to how the Board and management evaluate and integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability into Avient’s business strategy, decision-making and stakeholder communication, including this Human Rights Policy.

Corporate Responsibility Provide oversight and guidance with regard to how the Board and management evaluate and integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability matters into the Company’s business strategy and decision-making, including overseeing risks at a strategic level relating to the Company's programs, policies, and practices on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance matters, by receiving regular updates from management, as well as reviewing reports on corporate responsibility and/or sustainability published by the Company.

Khandpur added, “In addition, our 2024 safety performance represented the safest year in company history and evidenced that we’ll continue to build upon the many proven foundational strengths of Avient as we execute our new strategy.” 2025 Outlook “As we shared at our Investor Day in December, we laid out a path to grow organic sales 100 – 200 basis points above GDP with margin expansion by intersecting high growth markets and secular trends with our technologies to create platforms that scale,” said Jamie Beggs, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avient Corporation. As we begin 2025, we are poised to execute our strategy to deliver value for our shareholders by prioritizing our portfolio, amplifying innovation, leveraging digital technologies and harnessing the collective strengths of our more than 9,000 global employees.” Khandpur added, “Despite the near-term uncertainties in the macro environment, we remain focused on what we can control: staying close to our customers and executing our strategy.

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. items, include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. Executing flawlessly and continue advancing our strategy while prioritizing investments and resources for our growth vectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 7 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K PolyOne Corporation 8 * Pro Forma for sale of DSS Operating Income % of Sales 2006 Q3 YTD 2019 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018 $2.43 P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 9 10 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2018 2019E $1.65 $1.51 Pro Forma for sale of PP&S T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 10 C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 11 • Volume driven, commodity production • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Shift to value-based selling & an innovative culture • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Investment in commercial training and innovation • Faster growing, high margin focus • Accelerated growth with world class vitality index • Significant commercial resource additions • Expanded margins with specialty focus • Acquired strategic, bolt-on companies to expand technology offerings and improve geographic breadth Volume Value Transformation The Future 2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013 • Landmark portfolio transformation creates specialty growth company • Sustainability / mega- trends drive above market growth 2020 and Beyond F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 12 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R EC O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Building & Construction 18% 8% 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 15 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial Electrical & Electronic 7% Transportation 18% Building & Construction Wire & Cable Industrial Electrical & Electronic Appliance 3% Textiles Transportation 13% C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 16 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% 22% Europe Asia & Middle East 31% 1% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region 31% Europe 36% Asia & Middle East 24% 3% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials 531 710 1,042 130 164 208 504 663 880 2014 2018 2019E PF* R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 17 + 34% + 26% + 32% E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H $2.9 $2.9 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E PF Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in Billions Total + 10% Organic + 7%+ 47% + 27% + 33% $4.0 $3.2 2019E PF* P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 18 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 340 $36 $96 11% Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 165% + 900 bps U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 19 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New 2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010 2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5% 2019E CapEx $60 $85 % Sales 2.1% 2.1% 2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250 2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22 2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 20 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 21 46% 66% 0% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju s te d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** PolyOne Corporation 22 T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years PolyOne Corporation 23 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 24 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E PolyOne Corporation 25 At Close Year 1 Year 2 3.2x 3.5x 3.1x 2.6x Pro Forma with Synergies 2019E PF Two year leverage goal (1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors. Sources Cash from Balance Sheet $465 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 New Equity 450 Total Sources $1,565 Uses Clariant Masterbatch $1,500 Clariant India Masterbatch 60 Less: Lease Adjustment (113) Net Purchase Price $1,447 Net Cash Acquired 57 Fees, Expenses & OID 61 Total Uses $1,565 ($ Millions) Cash and Cash Equivalents $370 $450M Senior Secured ABL Revolver - Senior Secured Term Loan B due 2026 624 Other Debt 25 Total Senior Secured Debt $649 5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 $600 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 Total Senior Debt $1,899 Net Debt $1,529 New Equity $450 Pro Forma Capitalization (1) PF 12/31/2019 $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Summary Terms on New Debt  $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price  Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo  Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity  The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions  PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies  Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy  New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure  Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy  Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy  Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained  Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 26 PolyOne Corporation 27 T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from specialty solutions  World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive above market growth in key end markets and applications:  Capital management is a strength - proven track record of expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation 28 PolyOne Corporation 29

In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. FX +8.5% FX -0.4% Total Avient +8.1% Note: Regional Sales Percentages exclude impact of foreign exchange COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS SEGMENT $487 $522 $89 $97 (in millions) (in millions) 10 + 7% (+8% excluding FX) + 9% (+11% excluding FX) 18.3% +40 bps *18.7% * * Adjusted EBITDA Margin % • Sales growth driven by winning new product specifications in consumer & packaging, strong underlying demand in healthcare and improving demand in building & construction • Favorable mix and raw material deflation contributed to EBITDA margin expansion SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS SEGMENT $268 $295 $51 $57 (in millions) (in millions) 11 • Sales growth driven by restocking in healthcare & consumer end markets and strong underlying demand for composite applications used in building & construction, energy and defense end markets • Favorable mix contributed to EBITDA margin expansion + 10% (+10% excluding FX) + 12% (+13% excluding FX) 19.0% +40 bps *19.4% * * Adjusted EBITDA Margin % 2024 G U IDA N CE FY 2024 GUIDANCE Previous (Aug 6) Current Adjusted EPS $2.55 to $2.70 $2.63 to $2.67 Adjusted EBITDA $515 to $540 million $525 to $530 million Interest Expense $105 million $104 million Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25% Capital Expenditures & Investment in S/4 Hana ~$140 million ~$140 million 13 14 • Investor Day to be held December 4, 2024 at the NYSE, beginning at 10AM • The focus will be to do a deep dive on the Company’s strategy • Registration available at www.avient.com/investors 2024 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY AP P EN D IX 17 Performance Additives 15% Pigments TiO2 Dyestuffs Polyethylene 10%Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 38% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 41% 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 19% 23%Industrial Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,007M $358M $1,138M $224M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $502M$3,143M (1) 19 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 B ILL ION 34% 37% 21% END MARKET REGION 20 34% 21% 15% Building & 1% Energy COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION 52% 35% 21 6%Industrial 12% 10% Defense Building & END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 32% 26% Building & 6% 2% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES 25% Building & (36% of sales)Transportation 22% Building & 12% 6% US & Canada (41% of sales) 59% 22% Building & LATAM (5% of sales) 22 BY END MARKET 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.