The current macro environment presents several uncertainties related to policy, inflation, foreign exchange and interest rates which provides for a broader set of potential outcomes for the year,” Ms. 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.

The evolving trade policy has led to uncertainty impacting demand in certain markets and geographies, particularly in the U.S. 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, tariffs and any recessionary conditions.

Hi-Tech Park Pudong, Shanghai 201203 China Phone: +86 (0) 21 5080 1188 E-mail: shanghai@polyone.com.cn www.PolyOne.com That is our mission at PolyOne, and we fulfill it by delivering premium-quality products and services, which our customers use to enhance their own products. This facility was designed and equipped to meet our customers’ most demanding standards for quality and consistency. This facility was designed and equipped to meet our customers’ most demanding standards for quality and consistency.

FUJI FISHING F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E • Good aesthetics with easy processing • Good toughness modified to work in low temperature environment • Excellence stiffness and durability • Good quality control • Offered customized formulation that balanced toughness and stiffness to pass customer’s specific mechanical test • Provided strict quality control and quick response which helped the customer meet its deadline and get to market faster Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final EXTRUSION CAST PROCESSOR T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S • Non-stick performance during manufacturing • Excellent film quality with good aesthetics • Efficient and clean process performance • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a performance additive to prevent biodegradable resin from sticking to the chill-roll surface • Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal surfaces, resulting in a better film quality • Helped improve the manufacturing process with fewer cleaning steps CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

APPLIANCE MAKER F O O D H A N D L I N G & C O O K I N G C O M P O N E N T S • Minimize yellow / amber color tone of PEI and PES that detracts from the perception of quality for cooking and food service appliances • Maintain inherent heat and steam resistance of PEI and PES • Food contact compatibility • Colorants counteracted yellow tones without sacrificing heat and steam resistance • Achieved a more intense blue-gray shade that reinforces appliance quality and cleanliness and improves perception of the food Colorant Chromaticsä Precolor and Masterbatch Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Normative base EN ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices – Quality Management System Reg. no. 46154 Validity 12.01.2022 – 11.01.2025 Issue 12.01.2022 Swiss Made Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland F.

Normative base EN ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices – Quality Management System Reg. no. 45484 Validity 01.03.2022 – 28.02.2025 Issue 01.03.2022 Swiss Made Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland sqs.ch F.

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; • The current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows, including without any limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; • Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • 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; • 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; • Any material adverse changes in the equity and assets of Koninklijke DSM N.V.’s protective materials business (“the Dyneema Business”); • Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of the Dyneema Business and the possible sale of the Distribution business segment; and • Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.” 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 20 21 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report Aligned with leading reporting frameworks 9 ESG PER FORMANCE & A WAR DS 10 84th ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE 2 1 3 (as of 6/30/22) 2 0 2 2 O U T L O O K $429 $490 2021 2022E $3.05 $3.50 2021 2022E FY 2022 GUIDANCE ( T O TA L C O M PA N Y: C U R R E N T P O R T F O L I O ) 12 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $4,819 $5,100 2021 2022E + 6% Adjusted EPS + 14% + 15% (in millions) (in millions) (+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX) 13 CA SH FLOW / LEV ER AGE ($ 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 14 DYNEEMA / DI STRIBUTION 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 15 PRO F OR MA MODELI NG 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.

CODICE DI CONDOTTA | 14 INDICE INTRODUZIONE IL NOSTRO CODICE DI CONDOTTA RISPETTO PER TUTTI ONESTÀ SUL LAVORO INTEGRITÀ NELLA NOSTRA ATTIVITÀ RESPONSABILITÀ SOCIALE DELL’AZIENDA RISORSE https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/it-systems-use-policy https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/it-systems-use-policy Informazioni proprietarie e riservate, idee e proprietà intellettuale Il nostro margine di vantaggio può diminuire facilmente se altri riescono ad accedere alle informazioni proprietarie, alle idee innovative o alla proprietà intellettuale di Avient e a utilizzarle per sviluppare prodotti concorrenti o per acquisire una determinata posizione nei confronti dei nostri clienti. CODICE DI CONDOTTA | 21 INDICE INTRODUZIONE IL NOSTRO CODICE DI CONDOTTA RISPETTO PER TUTTI ONESTÀ SUL LAVORO INTEGRITÀ NELLA NOSTRA ATTIVITÀ RESPONSABILITÀ SOCIALE DELL’AZIENDA RISORSE https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/global-policy-anti-bribery-and-anti-corruption https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/global-policy-anti-bribery-and-anti-corruption Agenti e consulenti Dobbiamo verificare che agenti, consulenti e altri rappresentanti che operano per conto di avient non offrano né ricevano tangenti o mazzette e non adottino condotte illecite o immorali.