<h1>Employers weigh enforceable return-to-office mandates, lease sustainability duties, data privacy and ESG liability risks amid hybrid shift</h1> A real estate services firm's regional report finds employers expanding hybrid and flexible work models while prioritizing quality, sustainability and inclusivity, prompting several legal considerations: enforceable return-to-office mandates versus flexible-work policies and attendant employment-law risks; lease and landlord-occupier collaboration on green certifications and sustainability obligations that may create contractual performance and disclosure duties; data-collection and AI tools for space management raising privacy and workplace surveillance compliance issues; and ESG reporting gaps that could trigger regulatory scrutiny, investor claims, or reputational liability if sustainability commitments are unmet.