Starbucks partners with other agencies around the world to improve the health and infrastructure of these communities. It sources its raw materials from farmers who meet ethical sourcing requirements. There are more than 200 requirements that external sources verify before a manufacturer receives this designation. Starbucks uses CAFE (Coffee and Farmer Equity) practices to ensure its social, economic and environmental standards are met when purchasing coffee. This program allows farmers to receive fair compensation for their products, encouraging them to continue farming in an ethically responsible way. Starbucks applies this approach with its other products such as tea, cocoa, and manufactured products