Abby Foster is a Partner at Ridge and leads the Sustainability team across the South. With over 19 years' experience in the construction and property industry, she is passionate about helping clients create buildings and places that are better for people, the environment and the future.

Abby enjoys working with clients and project teams from the earliest stages of a project, helping them make informed decisions that deliver meaningful sustainability outcomes. Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on what can realistically be achieved while still challenging teams to be ambitious.

She has built a reputation for developing strong, long-term client relationships and has an excellent track record of repeat business. Whether advising on decarbonisation, circular economy principles, BREEAM, whole-life carbon or broader sustainability strategies, Abby is known for bringing people together and finding solutions that work.

A regular speaker at industry events, Abby is a passionate advocate for women in construction, circular economy thinking and material reuse. She believes the built environment has a vital role to play in tackling climate change and is motivated by helping clients turn good intentions into lasting positive change.