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Diversity & Inclusion: Leading Change from the Top

In order to enact meaningful, impactful change in any organization, it must start at the top. This is especially true when increasing diversity and inclusion.

With guidance and support from the Avient Board of Directors, we have been directing actions and programs to change how our organization views, values and creates diversity in the workforce.

64 %

Female or Minority CEO Direct Reports

42 %

Female or Minority Board of Directors

Management Approach: Diversidad e inclusión

At Avient, we recognize that a diverse and inclusive culture results in better solutions and innovation, which leads to better products and services for our customers. Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Avient refers to gender of our global talent pool and U.S. race/ethnicity.

The implementation of our first Diversity & Inclusion Advancement leader, Renita Jefferson, has continued to reinforce our commitment to being a Great Place to Work for all, both internally and externally.

Renita has developed a D&I strategy to attract, develop and retain diverse talent, with the ultimate intent to create a measurable impact in our population. In 2022, diverse hiring and promotions accounted for 40% of our overall hires and promotions. While we celebrate the progress we’ve made in this area, we remain committed to building upon these efforts and their results.

In addition to bi-annual reviews with the leadership team, Avient has guidelines to expand the diversity of our talent pipeline. Our experience has shown that having a better diversity representation in our candidate pool, increases the possibility for the position to be filled by a diverse candidate. Being able to attract and retain diverse talent allows us to expand our reach to a broader market space.

Our commitment to diversity begins at the highest levels of our organization, for example having 42% female or diverse board members.

Initiatives including Avient Mentoring, campus partnerships, and our employee resource groups are vital for progress in our D&I journey. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws, as outlined in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Code of Conduct. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance, except where local law requires us to take actions to increase employment opportunities for a specific group. The Avient Ethics Hotline serves as a mechanism for associates to anonymously report any concerns regarding such decisions.

Continuing to build a diverse and inclusive culture is a key element of our People strategy and is crucial to the performance of our organization.

Renita Jefferson

“I’m proud to work for a company whose core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. These diversity and inclusion efforts fuel Avient’s innovation, and connect us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. Together, let’s continue to work to cultivate an inclusive workplace that respects differences, encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices at Avient.”

Renita Jefferson, Diversity & Inclusion Advancement Director

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The Hand: A Symbol of Diversity & Inclusion at Avient

In 2017, we adopted The Hand as our global symbol for Diversity & Inclusion at Avient. The symbolism is extensive and meaningful, which is why we chose it. As you read the supporting narrative we created, it provides both a call to action for the present, as well as a commitment to ongoing improvements.

The Hand represents Avient’s symbol for Diversity & Inclusion as a means to build an accepting and open culture where everyone is welcomed, safe, included and respected as part of our global organization.

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