Diversity & Inclusion:

Management Approach

We are a geographically diverse and global company with customers all over the world. We recognize the immense benefits that a diverse team brings to our organization, including delivering better business outcomes. This spirit of inclusive collaboration can be felt throughout Avient. It drives the innovation that earns us leadership positions in the markets we serve and underpins the high level of respect we show each other every day. Our commitment to diversity begins at the highest levels of our organization, as evidenced by the fact that 50% of our Board of Directors are female or racially diverse. From a management perspective, 60% of our CEO’s direct reports are female, racially or ethnically diverse, which we believe sets the right tone and expectation for diversity and inclusion within the company. The vision that guides our collective efforts is consistent and unwavering: to be the company of choice for all.

We leverage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help educate and inspire our global workforce and fortify strong business practices. Other initiatives, including Mentoring at Avient and campus partnerships, are vital for progress in our inclusion journey. We require equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws.

In order to enact meaningful, impactful change in any organization, it must start at the top. 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 uses diversity to create value for our stakeholders and customers.