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Avient Climate-related Scenario Analysis Summary SCOPE & TIME HORIZON AVIENT SCENARIO NET ZERO FUTURE PLEDGING PROGRESS STEADFAST POLICY CONVENTION 1.3-1.5°C 1.9-2.3°C 2.4-2.8°C TRANSITION RISK Net Zero Emissions Scenario Announced Pledges Scenario Stated Policies Scenario (IEA WEO 2021 1 scenarios) (NZE) | 1.4°C (APS) | 2.1°C (STEPS) | 2.6°C Emissions peak at 2050 and slowly decline through 2100 Emissions continue to rise beyond 2100 at slower rates Emissions continue to rise beyond 2100 at current rates BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS Increased transition risk: Business impacted by climate policies, carbon prices, market pressures and technological advancements Increased physical risk: Business impacted by direct damages and indirect discruption assocated with severe changes in climate driven weather events · Highly regulated policy environment · Moderate policy regulation · Few changes to current policy settings · Ambitious; net zero commitments achieved at most all levels · Government commitments and National Determined Contributions are achieved · Not all stated commitments are achieved · Improved air pollution in advanced and emerging market & developing economies · Rising air pollution levels especially in emerging market and developing economies · Doubling of the frequency of extreme heat events by 2050 and 120% increase in intensity & rising air pollution levels especially in emerging market and developing economies · Expectation of signifcant capital allocation for innovative product design, energy efficiency investments, and clean electrification of operations · Additional levels of R&D investment will be required to contribute to and attain announced commitments. · Continued R&D investment in current initiatives is expected · Steep increases in advanced economies' carbon prices · Considerable increases in emerging economies' carbon prices · Some change in carbon prices · Declining fuel prices · Regional variability in fuel prices, though slight net increase · Rising fuel prices 1 International Energy Agency World Energy Outlook 2021 The following summarizes Avient's climate-related risks and opportunities analyzed across multiple scenarios, in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.
CLIMATE-RELATED SCENARIOS ANALYZED Global operations through 2050 PARAMETERS & ASSUMPTIONS EXCEED 2.5°C EXCEED 2.0°C RETURN BELOW 1.5°C IMPACT DRIVER & TIME HORIZON NET ZERO FUTURE PLEDGING PROGRESS STEADFAST POLICY Policy & Legal Risk M L Carbon pricing exposure in USA, China, Germany and Spain Fines and/or compliance measures: · Clean electrification of operations; · Emissions intensive equipment phase-out; · Circular economic and materials efficiency strategies; · Net-zero carbon building standards; · Mandatory energy management systems and audits Carbon pricing exposure in USA, China, Germany, Spain, and Saudi Arabia Increased fines and compliance measures related to: · Phase-outs aligned with Nationaly Determined Contributions (NDC); · Renewable energy sourcing; · Material efficiency standards (minimum recycled content for packaging, and enhanced vechicle air quality) Some regional carbon pricing exposure in China, Germany and Spain Technology Risk S M Capital expenditures to subsitute emissions intensive technologies Declining price point competitiveness caused by decarbonization pass through costs R&D costs to transition to design and deploy lower-emissions technologies Slower substitution of materials with lower- emission options Market Risk S M Declining redundant supply and sourcing more sustainably causes raw material costs to rise Customers demand to lower their scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services across all markets Increasing competition from existing and unforeseen polymer and non-polymer- based products that reduce further impact on climate Customer behaviors from advanced economies demand lower carbon products Rising degree of uncertainty in raw material prices Slow customer behavior changes in some advanced economies High degree of uncertainty in energy market signals Reputation Risk L Chemical sector or certain petrochemical materials (i.e., plastics) stigmatized Rising expectations for rapid innovation and displacement of older, heavily carbon- intensive designs and manufacturing processes NDC countries expected to innovate and seek rapid minimization of customers' scope 3 emissions Increased concern from stakeholders for not addressing climate change globally or for the chemicals sector Acute & Chronic Risk L Possible direct damage to fixed assets and logistics disruptions in both our value chain and operations More frequent and intense weather events and changing preciptation patterns are likely to damage manufaturing faciliites, disrupt logistics and sourcing activities, and negatively affect employee health and communities where we operate More frequent and intense weather events and changing preciptation patterns are likely to affect the performance of grids and thermal plants while pushing up demand for cooling, damage fixed assets, disrupt logistics and sourcing activities, and negatively affect employee health and communities where we operate IMPACT DRIVER & TIME HORIZON NET ZERO FUTURE PLEDGING PROGRESS STEADFAST POLICY Resource Efficiency Opportunity S M L More efficient production and distribution processes, reduced natural resource usage, continued use of recycling, and inclusion of recycled materials in our products such as reSoundTM R, ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger, among others will contribute to increasing product revenues and reduced operating costs Resource efficiency efforts supported by capital allocation in NDC countries is more likely and may accelerate a path toward maximizing ROI and reducing operating costs Less regulatory and pressure to incentivize may cause gains from efforts to lag Energy Source Opportunity M L Use of greater external financing options, such as operating lease arrangements or energy performance shared savings contracts, to source lower emission-energy and new technologies, such as carbon capture, utilization & storage (CCUS), in our operations may reduce operating costs and maximize returns on investment Use of lower emission-sources of energy in operations will lower operating costs and contribute toward reductions of our scope 1 and 2 emissions and product carbon intensities Use of renewable energy, increased efficiency, and electrification initiatives will lower operating costs and contribute toward reductions of our scope 1 and 2 emissions and product carbon intensities.
We are positioned to capture enhanced market share over expanding and emerging needs that will also enable climate resiliency High revenue growth opportunities to meet demand for highly efficient chemical materials that will contribute to lowering customers' emissions as part of our Sustainable Solutions label High to moderate revenue growth opportunities for new chemical materials pertinent to Avient's customers' strategies (low-carbon and otherwise) and are in compliance with any existing regulations (i.e., VOC reducing materials that address vehicle air quality standards) Impact Legend Time horizon Legend Low impact S - short-term 0-5 years Moderate impact M - medium-term 5-15 years High impact L - long-term 15-30 years BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS AND STRATEGIC RESPONSES BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS AND STRATEGIC RESPONSES IMPACT DRIVER & TIME HORIZON Policy & Legal Risk M L Technology Risk S M Market Risk S M Reputation Risk L Acute & Chronic Risk L IMPACT DRIVER & TIME HORIZON Resource Efficiency Opportunity S M L Energy Source Opportunity M L Products & Services and Markets Opportunities S M L · We have embedded an energy intensity KPI (covering process and builidng efficiencies) into the incentive structure for all employees. · By 2030, Avient will enable 100% of our products manufactured for packaging applications to be recyclable or reusable to advance the circular economy, for which approximately 90% of Avient’s products met this criteria in 2020.
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100% recyclable with no negative impact on the recycle stream
Giving oxygen-sensitive beverages a longer shelf life without negatively impacting the recycle stream
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High-performance thermoplastics with excellent chemical resistance, UV-blocking capability, and good impact performance for durability; available in natural grades, standard medical colors, or custom pre-colored products.
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Understand the environmental impact of end-use products
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For more on material solutions for snowmobiles, visit avient.com © 2025, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 EXTENDED PERFORMANCE Minimize Moisture Uptake from Melted Snow SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Corrosion-Resistant Additives TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft Touch Feel, Durable Performance, Lower Thermal Conductivity than Metals SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Long Fiber Reinforced Composites THERMAL MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Heat Dissipation, Design Flexibility, Flame Retardancy SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations, Flame Retardant Additives HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY High Strength-To-Weight Ratio, Elevated and Low Temperature Performance SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates COLD TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE Cold Temperature Flexibility and Toughness SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Impact Modifiers WEIGHT REDUCTION 40–50% Lightweighting Compared to Metal, Exceptional Structural Properties, Extremely High Stiffness and Strength from -40° to 160°F SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color and Special Effects, Paint Replacement, Color Fade Protection SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, UV Blocking Additives, Antioxidant Additives, Molded-In-Color Metallics, Scratch and Mar Performance, Laser Marking, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/powersports https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/corrosion-resistant-additives/cesa-cor-additives https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-flame-retardant-additives https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-carbon-fiber https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-carbon-fiber https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fx-paint-replacement-0 https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-laser-additives https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes
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High-Temperature Polymer Formulations
Cesa™ Impact Modifiers
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Cesa™ Impact Modifiers
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Enhance the visual impact of your parts and packaging with polymer-compatible liquid additive solutions
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PROCESS OVERVIEW Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance.
Injection Moldable Polymer CFRTP Blank Auxiliary Heater Overmolded Finished Part Increase strength and impact resistance.
With a single layer of Polystrand CFRTP: • Flexural strength increases more than 60% • Total energy absorbed on impact improves by nearly 35% • Peak force at puncture increases over 58% Increase strength and impact resistance.