https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/2021_CDP Supplier Engagement Rating_Avient.pdf
Leadership (A/A-): Implementing current best practices
Management (B/B-): Taking coordinated action on supplier engagement
Awareness (C/C-): Knowledge of impacts of supplier engagement
Disclosure (D/D-): Transparent about supplier engagement
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORE REPORT
Avient
Region North America
Country United States of America
Questionnaire Chemicals
Activity Group Trading, wholesale, distribution, rental &
leasing
CDP evaluates organizations engagement with
their suppliers on climate change.
Weightings are applied to
ratings to reflect the relative importance of each category to progress supplier engagement on climate change.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-commencement-650-million-senior-notes-offering
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and any recessionary conditions; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
https://www.avient.com/content/first-quarter-2024-results-0
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.
https://www.avient.com/content/second-quarter-2024-results
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.
https://www.avient.com/full-year-2024-results
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.
https://www.avient.com/content/third-quarter-2024-results
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-announces-expansion-neusoft-tpu-manufacturing-china-medtec-china-2024-enhancing-service-apac-customers
The plant features climate-controlled environments, improved operational flow to maintain product integrity and consistency, and a specialized production room.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/AVNT Aug 2022 Presentation - Jefferies.pdf
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
13
ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS
14
16th
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
1
(as of 6/30/22)
2022 O U T LO O K
$429
$490
$3.05
$3.50
FY 2022 GUIDANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY: CURRENT PORTFOLIO)
16
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$4,819
$5,100
+ 6%
Adjusted EPS
+ 14% + 15%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX)
17
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
($ 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
18
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
19
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AvientRY 2021 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-26-22r%5B96%5D.pdf
Microsoft Word - AvientRY 2021 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-26-22r
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/2025-04/Supplier Code of Conduct FV_Eng.pdf
Negative
impacts on the environment and climate shall be
evaluated to minimize or eliminate them at their
source
Engage in the development and use of climate
friendly products and processes to reduce power
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions