https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202016%2520Annual%2520Report%2520Web.pdf
João José San Martin Neto: Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, November 2016 to date.
Senior Director, Human Resources, Color, Additives and Inks, February 2013 to November 2016.
Group Global
Director, Human Resources, Engineered Products and Solutions from November 2012 to February 2013.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-conflict-minerals-policy-10.2020.pdf
Position
Avient
Corporation
supports
efforts
to
end
human
rights
abuses
wherever
they
may
occur,
and
acts
in
accordance
with
our
vision
of
respecting
global
communities.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-and-virginia-tech-collaborate-industrial-design-students-challenged-automotive-aftermarket-part-competition
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Specialties of the program include design thinking and making, environmental stewardship, applied material science, advanced manufacturing, human factors, and community engagement.
Press Resources
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/aerospace/aerospace-rail-electronics
Bring tactile and visual appeal to your human-machine interface designs with GLS™ OnFlex™ TPEs
Resources
Resources
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Responsible Care_14001 Global Cert_Avient_2024.pdf
Leadership, EHS&S-PS, Facility Services,
Design & Development, Information Technology, Sourcing, Logistics, Legal, and Human Resources
65536-21623Certificate No:
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ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389, U.S.A.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AvientRY 2021 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-26-22r%5B96%5D.pdf
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WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE
Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com
VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below.
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
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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.
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WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE
Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com
Statement of independence, impartiality and competence
Apex is an independent professional services company that specializes in Health, Safety, Social and Environmental
management services including assurance with over 30 years history in providing these services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_RY 2022 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-24-23%5B30%5D.pdf
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WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE
Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com
VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below.
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
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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.
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WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE • SAFETY • SUSTAINABILITY
Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733‐2739 • www.apexcos.com
Statement of independence, impartiality and competence
Apex is an independent professional services company that specializes in Health, Safety, Social and Environmental
management services including assurance with over 30 years history in providing these services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Cesa Fiber Additives Flame Retardants for Synthetic Fibers and Nonwovens Application Bulletin.pdf
Cesa™ Fiber Additives
Flame Retardants for Synthetic Fibers and Nonwovens
Ignitability and flame spread, with or without an
additional radiant heat source, are a particular
concern for fibers used in indoor applications,
or indeed anywhere where human lives could be
endangered.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/healthcare-colorants/mevopur-healthcare-colorants-and-formulations
Human Health & Safety
Resources
Resources
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520PolyOne%2520Distribution.pdf
Schuering
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Appliance
5%
Building &
Construction
3% Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
Consumer
21%
Industrial
24%
HealthCare
21%
Transportation
17%
2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion Key SuppliersKey Suppliers
At a Glance
Packaging
2.6% 3.0%
3.5%
4.0% 4.6%
5.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
ROICROIC Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
15.3%
18.4%
22.4%
30.0%
39.2%
48.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Target
6 – 7.5%
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Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
Value Proposition
• North America-based distributor with expanding global reach providing
key plastic processors and market segments with best-in-class suppliers
products, service and delivery with a commitment to develop value-added
solutions to enhance customer profitability
Transformation Highlights
• Significant market share gains with key suppliers
,
> $5B Addressable Market
• Significant market share gains with key suppliers
� Proprietary PolyOne technology
� Dow Corning
• Improved sales mix and profitability by shifting to
non-cyclical businesses like healthcare
• Established presence in Brazil and Asia in 2011
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Key Differentiators
• Product offering
� Breadth and depth; industry leading suppliers
• Sales and marketing capability
• Customer service / logistics operations
� Customer survey results – consistent best-in-class performance
� Leading on-time delivery
• Management team experience and stability
• Lean Six Sigma
� Solving our customers’ unmet needs
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$102.8
$207.2
Healthcare Revenue
• Strong market segmentation
provides focused resourcing
to accelerate growth
• Expanding global reach meets
Areas of Focus
$66.0
$182.4
National Accounts Revenue
• Expanding global reach meets
customers’ needs and creates
competitive differentiation
• Selling skills & product
application knowledge to
target executives & engineers
($ millions)
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Critical Imperatives
• Invest in commercial resources to accelerate growth
• Expand healthcare and key account revenues
• Broaden geographic reach and develop new markets and
channel partnerships
Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
channel partnerships
• Continue to improve working capital efficiency
and superior cash flow generation
2015 Goal
• 6 - 7.5% return on sales
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