As a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions that transform customer challenges into innovations for a better world, our diverse talent is at the forefront of all we do. Our top priority is the safety, health, and well-being of our more than nine thousand associates worldwide.
In 2023, we were proud to receive Great Place to Work® certification for the fifth year in a row, thanks to the candid feedback shared by our associates through our annual employee engagement survey. With an average score of 74% across all statements of the Great Place to Work Trust Model, our associates’ experience is significantly above the average for all companies (56%). Moreover, 77% of our associates reported having a positive experience at Avient.
These results demonstrate the strength of our differentiated culture built on safety, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, caring, and trust. Our associates’ feedback showcases how these values are embedded in our everyday interactions and define us as a Great Place to Work.
As we celebrate these achievements, Avient remains committed to continuously improving the associate experience. By fostering open communication, building trust, and taking meaningful action, we will advance our cultural journey to become an even better place to work for our talented global workforce.
We were honored to earn prominent places in prestigious corporate rankings in 2023. Avient was again named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2023 by Newsweek and Statista, and ranked 62nd among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. These selections considered key performance indicators including workplace diversity, environmental and social metrics.
Avient received a 75% score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023 Corporate Equality Index. This report is the foremost benchmarking survey in the U.S. measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Our progress in leadership diversity, employee safety, and community engagement helped us earn these recognitions. They are significant milestones in Avient’s cultural journey and demonstrate our commitment to positively impacting our People and all our stakeholders.