https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/Avient Human Rights Policy July 2024.pdf
Environment, Health and Safety.
Our health and safety policies, which apply to all Avient associates, are to safeguard the health and well- being of each person while at work.
We prioritize stakeholder engagement and discussion related to implementation of our human rights policy, particularly as it pertains to employee and environmental safety.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Certificado ISO 9001 Avient Brasil-UPdated.pdf
Francisco Nakasato, 1700 Bairro São Roque das Chaves Itupeva, SP 13295-000 Brasil ISO 9001:2015 O Sistema de Gestão da Qualidade é aplicável a: Certificado No: 49862 Data de Expiração Anterior: 09 Abril 2020 Data de Aprovação Original: 16 Abril 2014 Data de Certificação: 13 Abril 2020 Data Efetiva: 06 Abril 2023 Data de Expiração: 09 Abril 2026 Data de Emissão: 06 Abril 2023 Dominic Townsend, Presidente DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, SALES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OF LIQUID COLORANTS, COLORS CONCENTRATES AND ADDITIVES FOR THE PLASTICS, FIBERS AND RUBBER MARKET IN GENERAL DESENVOLVIMENTO, PRODUÇÃO, VENDAS E ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA DE COLORANTES LÍQUIDOS, CONCENTRADOS DE CORES E ADITIVOS PARA O MERCADO DE PLÁSTICOS, FIBRAS E BORRACHAS EM GERAL.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/grips-translation-outdoor-application-bulletin.pdf
Improved safety.
And when working with outdoor equipment, the consumer’s safety is imperative.
Customer Needs: How Avient TPEs Stack Up Overmolded TPE No Grip/ Molded-In Texture Premium Brand Image/Differentiation Excellent Poor Premium Selling Price Excellent Poor Premium Performance Excellent Poor Comfort/Ergonomics Excellent Poor Usability/Safety Excellent Fair Durability Good Good Processability Good Good Total Production Costs $$ $ Raw Material Costs $$ $ www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Carbon Black.pdf
Substance Safety Summary SUBSTANCE: Carbon Black GENERAL STATEMENT Carbon black (subtypes are acetylene black, channel black, furnace black, lamp black and thermal black) is a material produced by the incomplete combustion of heavy petroleum products such as FCC tar, coal tar, ethylene cracking tar, and a small amount from vegetable oil.
DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-001 CATEGORY DETAIL EC Number 215-609-9 CAS Number 1333-86-4 Name Subclass 1 Carbon Black Structural Formula CHEMICAL IDENTITY H | C||||HH H DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-001 HEALTH EFFECTS HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT Consumer Overall, as a result of the detailed epidemiological investigations, no causative link between Carbon Black exposure and cancer risk in humans has been demonstrated.
Toxicity for Reproduction PROPERTY DETAIL Physical State Solid Form Powder/ Beads Color Black Odor Odorless Melting Point 3550°C Boiling Point 500–600°C Partition Coefficient: N-octanol/Water Not Applicable Bulk Density 1.7-1.8 g/cm3 (20°C) Water Solubility Insoluble Self-ignition Temperature >284°F Flammability >45 s Explosiveness 50 g/m3 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-001 EXPOSURE HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT Human Health Carbon Black, when generally used as noted above is bound into a matrix.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Overmolding_of_Thermoplastic_Elastomers_Engineered_solutions_for_consumer_product_differentiation.pdf
Data is reported in pounds per linear inch (pli).
The overmolding process also provides ergonomically correct tools to enhance worker safety.
Data is reported in pounds per linear inch (pli).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/information-systems-use-policy-final-9.1.2021.pdf
Users shall store any personal files, notes, pictures, and emails in a separate and clearly identifiable folder labelled “PERSONAL EMAIL” or “PERSONAL FILES” such that Personal Data is always separate and readily distinguishable within Information Systems from Avient Data or otherwise Confidential Data.
Personal Data additionally includes any non-Avient data of a private nature, such as login information for personal email, social media, or subscription service accounts, personal documents, and notes.
Confidential Data” – all confidential or proprietary information, including any Avient Data, Personal Data, and third party data accessible or stored on Information Systems.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/OnColor Lux Colorants for Glow-In-The-Dark Effects Product Bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN OnColor™ Lux Colorants Glow-in-the-dark effect Glow-in-the-dark plastics are mainly used for safety reasons or aesthetics.
Common applications include security guidance systems, home appliances, switches, personal safety equipment, toys, baby care products, and fishing and camping products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Operational%2520Excellence.pdf
Kedrowski Page 38 Operational Excellence • Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest for improvement in response to the voice of our customers and shareholders • It is all about strengthening our capabilities to deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers • It challenges us to enhance our productivity, profitability, and efficiency in all phases of our business, from safety to quality to waste elimination to environmental stewardship Page 39 Lean Six Sigma Initiative • In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to improve execution skills across all businesses, functions, and global regions • A company-wide diagnostic was conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six strategic improvement platforms • Financial targets were estimated, resources identified and trained results delivered , Page 40 PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate 4 5 6 5.1 Safety Performance *Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics). 0 1 2 3 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry Average 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 Page 41 • Exemplary on-time delivery • Best-in-class working capital % of sales 81% 87% 88% 95% 93% 92% 94% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 On-Time Delivery* Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results • Approximately $200M in cash driven by working capital improvements 16.2% 14.4% 18.9% 11.7% 9.6% 9.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 WC % of Sales 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 *As measured to customer request date Page 42 40.0% Percent of Associates Trained in LSS World’s Best Start-up Program in 2009* World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center 16.5% 40.0% 2009 2011 Page 43 • Globally leverage strategic supplier management best practices • Implement world class demand management processes Critical Imperatives • Improve operational reliability and efficiencies • Optimize global freight management Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year Page 44 Page 45
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/avient-s.a-r.l.-excerpt-from-italian-companies-register.pdf
Codice fiscale: 03669670121 Denominazione del soggetto alla data della denuncia: POLYONE S.A' R.L. compravendita Data atto: 21/12/2018 Data deposito: 11/01/2019 estremi della pratica Data protocollo: 11/01/2019 Numero protocollo: MI-2019-11024 estremi ed oggetto dell'atto Notaio: TODESCHINI EDMONDO Numero repertorio: 27363/11576 Cedente: MAGENTA MASTER FIBERS S.R.L.
Codice fiscale: 03669670121 Denominazione del soggetto alla data della denuncia: POLYONE S.A' R.L. compravendita Data atto: 21/12/2018 Data deposito: 11/01/2019 estremi della pratica Data protocollo: 11/01/2019 Numero protocollo: MI-2019-11025 Registro Imprese Archivio ufficiale della CCIAA Documento n .
Codice fiscale: 03669670121 Denominazione del soggetto alla data della denuncia: POLYONE S.A' R.L. rettifica di cessione di azienda Data atto: 05/06/2019 Data deposito: 18/06/2019 estremi della pratica Data protocollo: 18/06/2019 Numero protocollo: MI-2019-264861 estremi ed oggetto dell'atto Notaio: TODESCHINI EDMONDO Numero repertorio: 28607/12187 Cedente: POLYONE ITALY SRL Codice fiscale: 02216820023 Denominazione del soggetto alla data della denuncia: POLYONE ITALY S.R.L.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Gabelli%2520Conf%2520-%2520POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520wNon%2520GAAP%2520Reconciliation%252003%252026%252015.pdf
S&P 500 All time high of $43.34 July 1st, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 2014 2015 Target “Where we were” “Where we are” (Est. in 2012) 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 7.3% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.3% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit Expansion *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Continuing Earnings Growth Double Digit EPS Expansion Ongoing LSS Programs Incremental Share Buybacks Mergers & Acquisitions Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mid Single Digit Revenue Growth Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2014 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 27% 2006 2014 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 44% 2006 2014 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 13 60% 94% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2014 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $49 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.6 million shares in Q4 2014 Repurchased 11.3 million shares since early 2013 8.7 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization PolyOne Corporation Page 15 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 16 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance Addressable market exceeds $40 billion PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 18 +25% $262 $320 $200 $275 $350 2013 2014 Adjusted Operating Income (in millions) +22% 2014 Financial Highlights All of our segments delivered both operating income and margin expansion during the year Our specialty businesses achieved record levels of profits and profitability this year Achieved 21st consecutive quarter, or over five years, of strong, double-digit adjusted EPS growth +37% $1.31 $1.80 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 2013 2014 Adjusted EPS $195 $242 $150 $200 $250 2013 2014 Specialty Operating Income (in millions) PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 7% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 14% Packaging 31% Textiles 7% Transportation 8% Wire & Cable 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Target United States 44% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 6% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 18% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 12% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target 12.1% United States 44% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 19% Latin America 2% PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 8% Consumer 5% Healthcare 6% Industrial 23% Packaging 27% Transportation 30% United States 96% Canada 4% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 8-10% 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appliances 8% Building & Construction 33% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 11% Packaging 5% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 9-12% Target 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2015 7.7% United States 80% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 4% PolyOne Corporation Page 23 Appliances 6% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 15% Packaging 4% Transportation 25% Wire & Cable 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6 - 7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 52% 2006 2014 At a Glance Distribution *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC* Expanding Profits 6.1% Target http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 24 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 25 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* 103 trained Black Belts 247 trained Green Belts 127 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 4 11 5 10 6 9 3 4 2 15 9 1 10 4 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market ($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700 PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 28 $1.5 billion attractive, growing market Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment: Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance 4% 4% 8% 9% 9% 10% 11% 14% Western Europe North America South America MEA Easter Europe Asia Pacific China India PET 2008-13P CAGR PET Bottling Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 31 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Next Generation Solar Charger • Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our unique reSound™ material • reSound™ is a durable material consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic and 50% traditional petroleum-based plastic • Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon footprint for this product by 35% • reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Corporation Page 34 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior organoleptic properties PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits: High impact strength Resistant to UV rays Flame and smoke compliance Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
Gabelli Conf - POL IR Presentation ��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Gabelli Specialty Chemicals Conference�March 2015�� Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Confirmation of Our Strategy Strategy and Execution Drive Results Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Continuing Earnings Growth Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/14 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return PolyOne Core Values Why Invest In PolyOne?