The main buildings at the Rolls-Royce manufacturing plant feature a 'living roof' which is planted with a variety of sedum plants. It extends to eight acres and is believed to be the largest in the UK. As well as acting as an ideal habitat for flora and fauna the roof also provides insulation in the winter and evaporative cooling in the summer, which cuts energy bills. A number of breeding pairs of skylarks were spotted nesting on the roof last summer. The grounds also feature a number of lakes which act as a heat sink for the climate control systems in the head office buildings, resulting in savings over the cost of air conditioning.

A custom-made owl box was placed in the grounds last December and more boxes are planned for the future.

Ian Robertson, Chairman and Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said, "We are committed to encouraging biodiversity by integrating the facilities here into the beautiful surrounding landscape. We were delighted to work with the children from Fishbourne CE Primary School and their garden, which will contribute to our longer term efforts to help ensure local wildlife is preserved."

Dr Tony Whitbread, Chief Executive of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, said, "It is one of the Trust's main objectives to educate children about wildlife and the need to take care of the environment. It is vital that the next generation of decision-makers realises the importance of our local natural habitats and the wildlife that depends on them. We applaud the efforts of companies like Rolls-Royce which are contributing so much towards that aim."