I am very proud of how we at The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. With respect to our forecasted results for full-year 2020 adjusted EPS, the Company does not provide a reconciliation of this forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure because it is not possible for the Company to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort.

Add row] (2.5) Does your organization identify and classify potential water pollutants associated with its activities that could have a detrimental impact on water ecosystems or human health? Fixed row] (2.5.1) Describe how your organization minimizes the adverse impacts of potential water pollutants on water ecosystems or human health associated with your activities. Add row] (5.3.2) Describe where and how environmental risks and opportunities have affected your financial planning.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Attains ACC Responsible Care® 14001 Global Certification for Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Excellence Avient conducted Responsible Care® 14001 workshops at facilities in Italy and Mexico as part of Attaining ACC Responsible Care® 14001 Global Certification for Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Excellence.  A growing number of customers and commercial partners seek organizations that prioritize protecting the environment, ensuring the well-being of employees, and safeguarding the communities in which they operate,” said Chad Martinez, senior manager, Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems at Avient.

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In these globally challenging times, our priority remains on the health and safety of our associates, customers and communities," said the time required to consummate the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreements; any material adverse changes in Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; 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; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort.

Does it show respect for our associates, shareholders, customers, suppliers and communities? Safety, Health and Environment Avient conducts business activities without harm to its customers, the environment or the public, in a manner that provides a safe and healthful work environment for associates and contractors. Therefore, our health and safety policies, which apply to all Avient associates, is to safeguard the health and well-being of each person while at work.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. This news release does not constitute a notice of redemption pursuant to the terms of the 2025 senior notes. 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

Progress on TRA Plan ­ Use Targets CAS RN Substance Name Quantity Years Description of Target 117­81­7 Bis(2­ ethylhexyl) phthalate No quantity target No timeline target PolyOne does not intend to commit to any specific targets or options at this time. However, PolyOne Corporate staff and scientists continue research and development efforts to find technologically and economically viable substitutions that are consistent with clients and market specifications. 85­44­9 Phthalic anhydride No quantity target No timeline target PolyOne does not intend to commit to any specific targets or options at this time. Progress on TRA Plan ­ Reductions due to additional actions taken CAS RN Substance Name Reductions due to additional actions taken Quantity Does the facility have a documented pollution prevention plan?

There are three key steps to closing the gap: • Design out waste and pollution • Keep products and materials in use • Regenerate natural systems (Source: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/concept) How does Avient support a circular economy? This in turn affects consumer perceptions of product appearance and brand value. Management of the Legal & Regulatory Environment Discussion of corporate positions related to government regulations and/or policy proposals that address environmental and social factors affecting the industry RT-CH-530a.1 Avient does not fund political parties or members of government.

There are three key steps to closing the gap: • Design out waste and pollution • Keep products and materials in use • Regenerate natural systems (Source: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/concept) How does Avient support a circular economy? This in turn affects consumer perceptions of product appearance and brand value. Management of the Legal & Regulatory Environment Discussion of corporate positions related to government regulations and/or policy proposals that address environmental and social factors affecting the industry RT-CH-530a.1 Avient does not fund political parties or members of government.