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WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE
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VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below.
Energy:
o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 7,268,012 kWh
o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 90,498,342 kWh
o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (solar): 252,779 kWh
o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (Wind): 2,399,531 kWh
o Electric Power: 339,815,274 kWh
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o Renewable Energy Credit (REC): 121,411,062 kWh
o Renewable Power – Offsite: 27,119,749 kWh
Period covered by GHG emissions verification:
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted:
World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2)
and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard
Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification:
ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the
verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and
International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other
than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after
Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_RY 2022 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration_07-24-23%5B30%5D.pdf
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WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE
Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com
VERIFICATION OPINION DECLARATION
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
To: The Stakeholders of Avient Corporation
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged to conduct an independent verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reported by Avient Corporation (Avient) for the period stated below.
Energy:
o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 4,754,671 kWh
o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 184,415,668 kWh
o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (solar): 260,378 kWh
o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (Wind): 2,554,186 kWh
o Grid Electricity Consumed: 436,400,546 kWh
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o Renewable Energy Credits (REC) Purchased: 100,691,000 kWh
o Renewable Electricity Consumed – Offsite: 128,982,866 kWh
Period covered by GHG emissions verification:
January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted:
World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2)
and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard
Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification:
ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the
verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and
International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other
than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after
Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/2023 Avient Bookmarked Proxy Statement - FINAL.pdf
Progress toward this goal is measured at the business unit and regional levels, communicated
globally, and linked to a number of recognition mechanisms.
PERFORMANCE
Our fourth “P” is for Performance, and it is inextricably linked to the other three.
The most recent lead engagement partner rotation occurred at the start of
2022.
https://www.avient.com/careers/career-opportunities
Provided for an engaging work experience that contributes to associate learning, employee career progression, and movement.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/everyday-essentials
And with solutions that are essential to keep your products relevant and engaging.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-unveils-colormatrix-amosorb-4020l-new-shelf-life-extender-oxygen-scavenging-additive-pet-packaging
Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-unveils-colormatrix-lactra-esl-new-light-blocking-solution-extended-shelf-life-dairy-products
Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-non-fluorine-stain-resistant-concentrates-polyester-textiles-avient
Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-full-spectrum-colorants-and-additives-fused-local-service-south-america
As we increase our product and service offerings into South America, we look forward to engaging with current and potential customers at the Feiplastic show to demonstrate our commitment to offer globally meaningful solutions with local technical service in the country.”
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-flame-retardant-solutions-portfolio-wire-and-cable-eccoh-xl-8054
Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility.