Renewable resources on the other hand replenish naturally, and can reduce pollution, mitigate climate change, and support better health outcomes for humans.

We acknowledge the implications of climate change. In an effort to enhance our Enterprise Risk Management system, in 2022 Avient will complete formal Climate Change Scenario Analyses as recommended by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Who We Are—Revenue by Geography and End Market Sustainability Report | 2021 100 Recommended Disclosure Avient Disclosures Describe the board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities Message from the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee Planet—Climate Change Avient 2022 Proxy Statement Pages 31–32, 34 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C1.1b Describe management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities Message from Avient’s VP of Sustainability People—Management Approach EH&S 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C1.2, C1.2a Describe the climate-related risks and opportunities the organization has identified over the short, medium, and long term 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C2.1, C2.2C, C2.3a, C2.4a Describe the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organization’s businesses, strategy, and financial planning 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C2.5, C2.6 Describe the resilience of the organization’s strategy, taking into consideration different climate-related scenarios, including a 2°C or lower scenario 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C3.1a, C3.1g Risk Management Describe the organization’s processes for identifying and assessing climate-related risks Planet—Climate Change 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C2.2, C2.2a, C2.2b Describe the organization’s processes for managing climate-related risks Planet—Climate Change 2021 Climate Change Response—C2.2, C2.2d Describe how processes for identifying, assessing and managing climate-related risks are integrated into the organization’s overall risk management Planet—Climate Change 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C2.2, C3.1c Metrics & Targets Disclose the metrics used by the organization to assess climate-related risks and opportunities in line with its strategy and risk management process Planet—Climate Change 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C6.1, C6.2, C6.3, C6.5 Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2 and, if appropriate, Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and the related risks Planet—Climate Change 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C6.1, C6.2, C6.3, C6.5 Describe the targets used by the organization to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance against targets 2021 CDP Climate Change Response—C4 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Index Sustainability Report | 2021 101 Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Colorants can meet brand standards, UV packages can offer additional protection for applications with high UV exposure, lubricants can minimize wear and tear, flame retardants can provide flame, smoke, and/or toxicity compliance, and additional durability can ensure your products perform in extreme climates (hot or cold).

At the highest level, Avient’s Board of Directors has had a long-standing Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee overseeing and monitoring environmental, health, safety, security, and product stewardship standards—including oversight of climate-related risks*.

Global Compact & fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP) requirements • New Sustainability Strategy overview page including our 2022 AIP ESG metrics • New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings, awards, and certifications • Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis • Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical Management policies • Enhanced data reporting for Workforce Demographics • Improved social disclosures on human rights, dependent care and special leave and strategic training management 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report Aligned with leading reporting frameworks 6 Released July 2022 ESG RATINGS PERFORMANCE ESG AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS 84th 3 1 2 7 T RAN S FO R MAT IO NAL OVE RV IE W Avient Protective Dyneema ® RECENT TRANSACTIONS Acquired Divested $1.45 B $0.95 B 9 Distribution UPDATED CAPITAL STRUCTURE & LIQUIDITY • Proceeds from completed sale of Distribution used to pay near-term maturing debt to strengthen balance sheet • Fixed/floating debt ratio of ~55/45 • Proven track record of deleveraging following major acquisitions through strong free cash flow generation • 2022 pro forma net debt/adjusted EBITDA expected to be 3.1x $725 $725 $575 $500 $600 $525 $650 $650 $600 Capital Structure Cas h $544 Undr awn Rev olve r $250 Liquidity $3.15B $2.40B 2030 Notes 2029 Term Loan 2026 Term Loan 2025 Notes 2023 Notes After Dyneema Acquisition After Distribution Divestiture $794M (1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution 10 PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS Performance Solutions Products & $0.8 B COLOR $1.4 B Acquired (2020)Divested (2019) 11 • Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth since acquisition • $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.

Global Compact & fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP) requirements • New Sustainability Strategy overview page including our 2022 AIP ESG metrics • New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings, awards, and certifications • Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis • Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical Management policies • Enhanced data reporting for Workforce Demographics • Improved social disclosures on human rights, dependent care and special leave and strategic training management 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report Aligned with leading reporting frameworks 6 Released July 2022 ESG RATINGS PERFORMANCE ESG AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS 84th 3 1 2 7 T RAN S FO R MAT IO NAL OVE RV IE W Avient Protective Dyneema ® RECENT TRANSACTIONS Acquired Divested $1.45 B $0.95 B 9 Distribution UPDATED CAPITAL STRUCTURE & LIQUIDITY • Proceeds from completed sale of Distribution used to pay near-term maturing debt to strengthen balance sheet • Fixed/floating debt ratio of ~55/45 • Proven track record of deleveraging following major acquisitions through strong free cash flow generation • 2022 pro forma net debt/adjusted EBITDA expected to be 3.1x $725 $725 $575 $500 $600 $525 $650 $650 $600 Capital Structure Cash $544 Undrawn Revolver $250 Liquidity $3.15B $2.40B 2030 Notes 2029 Term Loan 2026 Term Loan 2025 Notes 2023 Notes After Dyneema Acquisition After Distribution Divestiture $794M (1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution 10 PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS Performance Solutions Products & $0.8 B COLOR $1.4 B Acquired (2020)Divested (2019) 11 • Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth since acquisition • $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.

LEADING MEDICAL TRAINING COMPANY M E D I C A L M A N I K I N S • Ability to color code various body parts for more accurate teaching and instruction • Maintain durability and performance through repeated use in a variety of training scenarios • Meet customer’s regulatory requirements • Provided specific colors and hardness for easier identification of body parts • Supplied a non-phthalate plastisol formulation that maintained strength and flexibility over an extended time • Offered robust technical support and regulatory assistance to meet all compliance directives as required by customer Core™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Global Compact & fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP) requirements • New Sustainability Strategy overview page including our 2022 AIP ESG metrics • New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings, awards, and certifications • Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis • Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical Management policies • Enhanced data reporting for Workforce Demographics • Improved social disclosures on human rights, dependent care and special leave and strategic training management 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report Aligned with leading reporting frameworks 9 ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS 10 84th ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE 1 3 (as of 6/30/22) 2022 O U TLO O K $429 $490 $3.05 $3.50 FY 2022 GUIDANCE (TOTAL COMPANY: CURRENT PORTFOLIO) 12 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $4,819 $5,100 + 6% Adjusted EPS + 14% + 15% (in millions) (in millions) (+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX) 13 CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2022E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 400$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (90) CapEx for Clariant Integration (10) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (15) Total CapEx (115) Free Cash Flow 285$ Adjusted EBITDA 635$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.6x 14 DYNEEMA / DISTRIBUTION UPDATES • Strong performance so far in 2022 in-line with our modeling • Acquisition to be finalized as early as September 1, pending standard regulatory process and closing conditions • Encouraging interest thus far from potential buyers for world-class business with a strong track record • Second round bids due in August DISTRIBUTION 15 PRO FORMA MODELING UPDATE 2022E ($M) Revenue 5,100$ 415$ 5,515$ (1,635)$ 3,880$ Adjusted EBITDA 635 130 765 (109) 656 EBITDA % 12% 31% 14% 7% 17% Adj.

Global Compact • Highlights ESG Performance, including ratings, awards, and certifications • Features increased carbon emissions disclosures, including Climate Change Scenario Analysis and Scope 3 emissions data • Outlines Sustainable Supplier Program, designed to enable supplier evaluation & collaboration • Reflects Great Place To Work® culture focused on safety, employee engagement and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 19 Avient Confidential 20 • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • Leadership will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainable solutions portfolio • Deep dive into how we enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals SUSTAINABILITY DAY 20 …are Growing at Twice the Rate as Conventional Products Sustainably-Branded Products… STAKEHOLDER INFLUENCE DRIVES DEMAND Consumers Are demanding recyclability and eco- conscious products Governments Are mandating changes through legislation, taxes, and regional accords Brand Owners Have committed to ambitious goals to achieve sustainability metrics 21 AP P EN D IX 24 Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Other Specialty / Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,280 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 26 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 7 7 9 10 FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

Includes estimated full year performance of APM acquisition ** 2019 baseline data revised to account for acquisition pro-forma performance and divestitures ¹Refer to CDP Climate Change Report for finalized Energy/Emissions information at https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/reporting/cdp-climate-change-report