However, the way we add color to our products can have a big impact on our business success, and the textile industry is also under pressure to become more agile and also more sustainable. LIQUID FIBER PRODUCT FEATURES Multiple color production • Depending on the manufacturing set-up, several injection points can be added to enable multiple color production at the same time on a single extruder Batch size flexibility • Fiber producers can manufacture anything from a few kilograms to hundreds of tons using the same simple process Rapid color changes • No extruder contamination and easy color-on, color-off operation increases color change speed Waste reduction • Rapid color changes, precise metering and the ability to adjust color in-line reduces waste during color changeovers Continuous metering & long spin pack life • High pigment and dye concentrations mean fewer pack changes are required • Where color is running low for larger volume runs, low level metering sensors alert operators and packs can be changed without disrupting production In-line IV adjustment • Specialist additives are available to adjust Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) in-line for rPET applications • These additives are available as single products, or can be combined with color to create a multi-functional formulation Color design service • ColorMatrix offers a dedicated color design service to help shorten product development cycles and enhance market agility Liquid color processing • Formulations are stable at temperatures up to 60°C and retain good flow properties at temperatures as low as 10°C • These formulations can help lower yarn friction and abrasion, and there is no fuming or evaporation during production COLORMATRIX FLEXCART LIQUID DOSING SYSTEMS Designed to optimize the benefits of liquid colorant and additive technologies, each ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ model is highly flexible, and offers high-level dosing accuracy and controllability for all injection molding and extrusion applications. Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 9GT Unity Grove, Knowsley Business Park Liverpool, United Kingdom Phone: +44 151 632 8800 IQAP Masterbatch Group Headquarters & Factory Carretera de Vic a Olot (C153) km.5 08510 Masies de Roda Phone: +34 938 500 066 PolyOne Luxembourg S.à r.l 19 Route de Bastogne L9638 Pommerloch, Luxembourg Phone: +35 226 905 035 Asia/Pacific Magenta Master Fibers Co., Ltd.

The Pact was developed in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as the first in a global network of initiatives working toward the circular economy. This one is unique because it unites governments, local authorities, NGOs, and businesses involved in producing, selling, collecting, and reprocessing plastic. NOTE to journalists: PolyOne is also a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a different but complementary initiative that seeks to work across the plastics value chain on infrastructure development, education and engagement, innovation, and clean up efforts to keep plastic waste in the right place.

Dodd will be responsible for developing and executing PolyOne’s marketing strategy and leading all corporate marketing functions to achieve the company’s objectives of profitable sales growth, innovation, specialty mix improvement and value creation. Her proven ability to develop and execute marketing strategies and lead global marketing teams will be a tremendous asset as we pursue our specialization strategy. Dodd earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing and management from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

We leverage the World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas to develop our water stress evaluation framework, which identified that 61% of our facilities are located outside of extremely high or high water stress areas. While the vast majority of Avient sites are in urban and suburban areas, we recognize the critical importance of biodiversity not only for ecological balance, but also within the context of sustainable business practices. In line with our commitment to conserve biodiversity, Avient has developed a biodiversity risk assessment framework that draws upon data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Biodiversity Risk Filter.

They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies including without limitations Spartech Corporation; 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; 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; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where the Company conducts business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; 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, including any developments that would require any increase in the Company’s costs and/or reserves for such contingencies; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing markets; the financial condition of the Company’s customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that may limit the Company’s access to capital; other factors affecting the Company’s business beyond the Company’s control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; the timing of the recognition of the charges that will be incurred; separation and severance amounts and plant exit costs that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs, asset impairments, and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; the Company’s ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into the Company’s operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, including, without limitation, Spartech Corporation; and other factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

Avient Climate-related Scenario Analysis Summary SCOPE & TIME HORIZON AVIENT SCENARIO NET ZERO FUTURE PLEDGING PROGRESS STEADFAST POLICY CONVENTION 1.3-1.5°C 1.9-2.3°C 2.4-2.8°C TRANSITION RISK Net Zero Emissions Scenario Announced Pledges Scenario Stated Policies Scenario (IEA WEO 2021 1 scenarios) (NZE) | 1.4°C (APS) | 2.1°C (STEPS) | 2.6°C Emissions peak at 2050 and slowly decline through 2100 Emissions continue to rise beyond 2100 at slower rates Emissions continue to rise beyond 2100 at current rates BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS Increased transition risk: Business impacted by climate policies, carbon prices, market pressures and technological advancements Increased physical risk: Business impacted by direct damages and indirect discruption assocated with severe changes in climate driven weather events · Highly regulated policy environment · Moderate policy regulation · Few changes to current policy settings · Ambitious; net zero commitments achieved at most all levels · Government commitments and National Determined Contributions are achieved · Not all stated commitments are achieved · Improved air pollution in advanced and emerging market & developing economies · Rising air pollution levels especially in emerging market and developing economies · Doubling of the frequency of extreme heat events by 2050 and 120% increase in intensity & rising air pollution levels especially in emerging market and developing economies · Expectation of signifcant capital allocation for innovative product design, energy efficiency investments, and clean electrification of operations · Additional levels of R&D investment will be required to contribute to and attain announced commitments AEPW's mission is to develop, accelerate, and deploy solutions, catalyze public and private investment, and engage communities to help end plastic waste in the environment. Our diverse geographic footprint and identification of critical site redundancies moderately mitigates site-specific business interruption risk.

Report Preview - National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) and Partners Canada.gc.ca Services Departments Français SWIM 2016 Polyone Canada Inc. Further, this plan will determine the technical, economic and business impact feasibility of each option to determine which, if any, are viable for implementation. However, PolyOne Corporate staff and scientists continue research and development efforts to find technologically and economically viable substitutions that are consistent with clients and market specifications.

Avient and IVCC created a new medium scale masterbatch production laboratory in China to support research and development into non-registered novel active ingredients for incorporation into long lasting treated nets. The pioneering facility supplies a platform to scale-up the formulation development and accelerate the process of launching innovative long lasting treated nets for protection against malaria together with innovation partners. The novel insecticides in development are formulated tightly into the masterbatch, allowing best bio-efficiency performance with a permanent but slow release to the surface—just enough to kill any mosquito by contact.

Avient and IVCC created a new medium scale masterbatch production laboratory in China to support research and development into non-registered novel active ingredients for incorporation into long lasting treated nets. The pioneering facility supplies a platform to scale-up the formulation development and accelerate the process of launching innovative long lasting treated nets for protection against malaria together with innovation partners. The novel insecticides in development are formulated tightly into the masterbatch, allowing best bio-efficiency performance with a permanent but slow release to the surface—just enough to kill any mosquito by contact.