Level of Assurance and Qualifications: • Limited • This verification used a materiality threshold of ±5% for aggregate errors in sampled data for each of the above indicators GHG Verification Methodology: Evidence-gathering procedures included, but were not limited to: • Interviews with relevant personnel of Avient and their consultant; • Review of documentary evidence produced by Avient; • Review of Avient data and information systems and methodology for collection, aggregation, analysis and review of information used to determine GHG emissions; and • Audit of sample of data used by Avient to determine GHG emissions. 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. The verification team has extensive experience in conducting assurance over environmental, social, ethical and health and safety information, systems and processes, has over 20 years combined experience in this field and an excellent understanding of Apex’s standard methodology for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions data.

Extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations impact our operations and assets. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. Environmental, Health and Safety 4.

We are better together through: Keeping Safety First — PolyOne and Clariant are both ACC Responsible Care® companies, and nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people. We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT MASTERBATCH Key Financial Data (1) 2021E Sales $4.3 billion 2021E EBITDA $560 million 2021E Free Cash Flow $275 million 88% of EBITDA from specialty applications (1) As of April 30, 2021 webcast Synergies ($ millions) Three-Year Estimate Administrative $ 20 Sourcing 30 Operational 25 Total Synergies $ 75 7 CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES • On-track to realize $45 million of expected synergies in 2021 – up from previous estimate of $35 million • Relentless focus on guiding principles for acquisition integration: safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million by 2025 are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term 8 • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting additives Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare Solutions • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50MM by 2025 The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable. Operating Income $3,783 $4,100 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Previous Guidance Current Guidance $3,783 $4,300 $308 $360 $308 $410 $1.93 $2.40 $1.93 $2.80 (1) (1)(1) (1)(1) (1) $442 $457 $560 $1.74 $1.93 $2.80 FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 ORGANIC GROWTH 23 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,981 $3,783 $4,300 + 8% (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition (1)(1) + 27% + 61% 24 BALANCE SHEET • Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2021 • Driven by record adjusted EBITDA performance and strong free cash flow generation from asset light business • Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic share repurchases and balance sheet / continued leverage reduction 3.5x 2.7x 1.9x Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) 2021E Adjusted EBITDA 560$ Free Cash Flow 275$ Total Debt 1,860 Less: Cash (800) Net Debt 1,060$ 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition PEER COMPARISONS 25 As a specialty formulator, we don’t require significant capital investment, as compared to the base resin raw material suppliers we purchase from.

Our world-class safety. You can be certain that PolyOne meets or exceeds the material safety data reporting requirements of your country or region. Sustainability metrics represent 2018 data or 12-month approximate values based on available data from reporting facilities and are often made in reliance on third-party supplier information.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. President and Chief Operating Officer, Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions (a traffic safety and infrastructure company) from June 2008 to July 2012. Environmental, Health and Safety 4.

Please refer to Product Data Sheets for specific shrinkage values for each individual grade. Refer to the individual product technical data sheet for specific drying recommendations. Refer to the individual product technical data sheet for specific drying recommendations.

Avient has transitioned our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for our manufactured products to meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), and CLP classification in Europe. Technical Data Sheets Safety Data Sheets

Avient has transitioned our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for our manufactured products to meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), and CLP classification in Europe. Technical Data Sheets Safety Data Sheets

Avient has transitioned our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for our manufactured products to meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), and CLP classification in Europe. Technical Data Sheets Safety Data Sheets

Avient has transitioned our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for our manufactured products to meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), and CLP classification in Europe. Technical Data Sheets Safety Data Sheets