Normative reference

Answer:
According to ISO Technical Committee 207, a normative reference is a reference to another document that is indispensable for the application of the standard. If a document is normatively referenced, an organization must conform to it in order to conform with the standard. In the case of ISO 14001:2015 it is a standalone document that can be applied without reference to any other documents.

The following material will provide you information about the assessment of environmental interactions:

- ISO 14001 – 4 steps in identification and evaluation of environmental aspects - https://advisera.com/14001academy/knowledgebase/4-steps-in-identification-and-evaluation-of-environmental-aspects/
- List of ISO 14001 implementation steps - https://advisera.com/14001academy/blog/2019/08/27/key-iso-14001-benefits-to-customers/nowledgebase/list-of-iso-14001-implementation-steps/
- Free online training ISO 14001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-14001-internal-auditor-course/
- Book - THE I SO 14001:2015 COMPANION – A A Straightforward Guide to Implementing an EMS in a Small Business - https://advisera.com/books/the-iso-14001-2015-companion/