How does Avient help reduce carbon footprint? Through this initiative, our team members received training on the program and learned how to assess supply partners based on key risk areas: quality, raw material profile, and ESG performance. The Avient Leadership Behaviors are a driver of how we achieve success.

Talent and leadership development of our team also remains a priority and part of the commitment we make to our associates worldwide. See Appendix A for an explanation of management’s use of non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of non- GAAP financial measures to our results as reported under GAAP. Requests for copies of such Annual Report on Form 10-K or for information on how to obtain directions to be able to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person should be directed to: PolyOne Center, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012, Attention: Secretary.

WHAT IS FOGGING AND HOW CAN WE PREVENT IT? Fogging poses aesthetic and hygiene challenges which can hurt sales. • Consumers perceive the packaged food as poor in quality • Moisture accumulation can lead to spoilage • Consumers are unlikely to purchase foods they cannot see Consumers want to see what they are buying, and that is especially true for fresh foods. 3© 2020 Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 food packaging is not only a problem of aesthetics, but also hygiene.

Through both fully accredited testing and in-house testing capabilities, our team uses state-of-the-art equipment and software to generate data for insight into material behavior, environmental effects, and more.

Ability to adapt and pivot to deliver results: Highly motivated team with track record of operational and commercial excellence

Through both fully accredited testing and in-house testing capabilities, our team uses state-of-the-art equipment and software to generate data for insight into material behavior, environmental effects, and more.

The Board also participates in an ongoing effort to assess and analyze the most likely areas of future risk for the Company by asking our management team to discuss the most likely sources of material future risks and how we are addressing any significant potential vulnerability. How Pay is Tied to Company Performance. How our compensation programs contribute to our Company’s success is described below.

Occasionally, technicians from the equipment manufacturers are used to establish the ‘entitlement’ performance of a particular machine and most major manufacturers have technical service teams to help with this activity. Such advice, for example how to set up blow molding machines, is not equipment specific and therefore ColorMatrix would always recommend using local or expert technicians in addition to following best practice points listed below; • Preforms should be conditioned for minimum 24 hours prior to blowing • Preforms should always be used in a FIFO manner (First In, First Out) • Octabins of preforms should be segregated and blown per resin type, i.e. not mixed with other resins • A preform traceability system should be in place such that any process upsets can be quickly followed up and corrected • Enhanced QC preform checking resources for bottle distribution, aesthetics and integrity should be on-hand during the performance optimization trials • Prior to any process optimization, the blowing machine performance should be verified as being within normal i.e. accepted standard ranges and all important components and control features are working satisfactorily.

Learn how long fiber composite pellets are made Learn about the many LFT capabilities and how they translate into desirable product benefits.

Internal sustainability teams drive initiatives and workstreams to meet these targets, and we remain committed to pursuing their attainment through internal rigor, investment and innovation.